ASVEL part ways with Cole and Bako / News - Basketnews.com

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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne informed on their website thatAmerican point guard Norris Cole and Belgian center Ismael Bako will not be part of the squad next season.

Points this season

47%76,7Points made:76,7Accuracy:47,4%Place in standings:17Record max:97Record min:53Best scorer:Norris ColeTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

"The whole club would like to warmly thank these two very endearing players for their successful passages and wish them the best for the rest of their careers!" announced the club in a statement.

Norris Cole (32, 1.88) was ASVEL's leader in the EuroLeague last season. He led the team in scoring (13.7 PPG) and assists (3.6 APG). In the French league, Cole registered 10.4 points and 2.1 assists, while helping Villeurbanne capture the title.

Ismael Bako (25, 2.08) appeared in 27 EuroLeague games last season. In a little over 14 minutes of playtime, he averaged 5.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game for the 14th place finishers. In the French league, his role was identical (13:7 MPG, 5.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 0.8 BPG).

Current roster

LDLC ASVEL Villerbanne

Position Player Status PG Antoine Diot(story) Signed until 2024 PG Matthew Strazel Signed until 2025 PG/SG Elie Okobo (story) Signed until 2022 SG Paul Lacombe Signeduntil 2024 SF David Lighty(story) Signed until 2026 SF Charles Kahudi Signeduntil 2022 PF Wiliam Howard Signeduntil 2022 PF Raymar Morgan(story) Signed until 2022 C Victor Wembanyama(story) Signed until 2024 C Matthew Marsh Signeduntil 2022 Coach TJ Parker Expired contract Norris Cole (not coming back), Ismael Bako (not coming back), Moustoupha Fall, Thomas Heurtel, Guerschon Yabusele, Derrick Walton, Kevarrius Hayes, Amiine Noua Rumored to leave Interested

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