Basketball: Jeremiah Hill Thrives in France

J eremiah Hill is arguably one of the best basketball players in France at the moment. Following an outstan­ ding start to the season, the Élan Chalon captain and Cameroonian inter­ national was named the Player of the Month for October 2026 in the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) Elite, France’s top-tier championship, known for sponsorship reasons as the Betclic Elite. The news was announced on No­ vember 10, 2026. A true engine for Élan Chalon, Hill, 31, has stood out for his consistency, lea­ dership, and offensive efficiency. Se­ veral performances marked his strong October and early November, but his standout display came against Paris Basketball. Despite Élan Chalon’s 112– 116 defeat, Hill scored 36 points and recorded seven assists, delivering his best offensive performance of the sea­ son so far. The display underlined his ability to rise to the occasion against some of the league’s strongest teams. According to reports, the game against Paris Basketball also saw him set a ca­ reer high in points in a Betclic Elite match. After the performance, Élan Chalon expressed its deep admiration for the player. The club wrote on Face­ book: “MVP. Captain. We are running out of words. Jeremiah Hill stepped even further into the legend of Élan Chalon… 36 points. The fourth-best performance in the club’s history. The second in Betclic Elite. Respect, Mr. Hill.” Élan Chalon has also disclosed that this is the second time the player has won the Player o...