Évreux celebrates the basketball players of the ALM, champions of the Leaders Cup

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Nearly five hundred people gathered this Friday evening in front of the town hall of Évreux, place de l’hôtel de ville to honor the ALM Évreux Basket Eure team, winner of the Leaders Cup against Nancy. The sound system is spitting out music, obviously with balloons, while children are being made up in the colors of the club, yellow and blue.

Some had not skimped to say their love to the club © Radio France
– Laurent Philippot

It is 5:30 p.m. when the players come down the steps of the town hall to a parade through the streets of the city center aboard a double-decker bus.

The parade in town lasted a good half hour, escorted by the municipal police
The parade in town lasted a good half hour, escorted by the municipal police © Radio France
– Laurent Philippot

On getting off the bus, a guard of honor under the applause for the players.

Walkabout for the players and the trophy as they get off the bus
Walkabout for the players and the trophy as they get off the bus © Radio France
– Laurent Philippot

A basketball backboard was installed on Place de Gaulle and the children were able to exchange a few baskets with the professional players.

Fabien Pachal, the captain of the ALM and crowned MVP of the final, lent himself with a smile to the photos
Fabien Pachal, the captain of the ALM and crowned MVP of the final, lent himself with a smile to the photos © Radio France
– Laurent Philippot
Signing session for the players of the ALM Évreux Basket Eure
Signing session for the players of the ALM Évreux Basket Eure © Radio France
– Laurent Philippot

After an hour of festivities, comes the time for the essential speeches, by the mayor of Évreux, Guy Lefrand, ALM scarf around his neck, the club’s president for three years Daniel Roussel and coach Neno Ašćerić. The players were awarded the city medal from the hands of the mayor.

The trophy, the first in the club's history, was presented to the Ébroïciens
The trophy, the first in the club’s history, was presented to the Ébroïciens © Radio France
– Laurent Philippot

This victory in the Leaders Cup against Nancy assures the club a ticket for the play-offs. There are eight home games left in the Pro B league for ALM Évreux Basket Eure. The next is Friday March 4 with the reception of Blois. With the Pro A in sight?


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