Jean-Philippe Méthélie (born 15 September 1969 in

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) is a former French

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Biography

Youth

Jean-Philippe Méthélie began playing basketball in Martinique, for Saint-Joseph. His basketball qualities were noted in France, by Castres BC. He moved there in 1988. Jean Philippe Méthélie represented the French team for qualification for the European Junior Championships in 1988.

Montpellier, from 1988 to 1993

In 1988, Jean-Philippe Méthélie joined

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who played in the N1A. Little by little, Jean-Philippe Méthélie made a name for himself in the French championship, particularly with his three-point shots. In 1991, the Martiniquan took part in the World Military Games and became World Champion with the Blues. He stayed at Montpellier until 1993.

Olympique d'Antibes, from 1993 to 1996

Then, Jean-Philippe Méthélie left to join Olympique d'Antibes, coached by

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. In his first season at Antibes (1993-1994), he took part in high-level European competition, in the

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. In 1995, Méthélie won the French Championship at Pau with the score at 80 to 81, with a buzzer-beater from

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, former

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star for the

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. Antibes then took part in the EuroLeague. The 1995-1996 season was his best, with an average of 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.8 interceptions and 1.1 decisive passes. In 1996, he left Antibes to join

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Pitch Cholet from 1996 to 1998

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signed Jean-Philippe Méthélie for the 1996-1997 season. He showed that he was both a fantastic team player, but also a defensive master. Cholet finished 6th, and qualified for the

. The 1997-1998 season was very good for Méthélie and his team. Cholet finished third in the French Championship, with a total of 20 wins, 10 defeats. Méthélie averaged 11.3 points, trois rebounds, two decisive passes and 1.1 interceptions per match. In the same season, he had the best three-point percentage with 59.5% (41 of 72 attempts). At the end of the season, he left to join

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Limoges CSP from 1998 to 2004

Méthélie was recruited by

. Jean-Philippe stayed CSP for the rest of his career. In his first season at Limoges, CSP did not perform well. The Cercle Saint-Pierre didn't make the top 3 for the league, finishing 7th. In the

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, Limoges were eliminated in the last 16 by Région Wallonne. Méthélie also had a poor season personally. However, in the following season, (1999-2000) he improved. Limoges had an exceptional season. In contrast to the 1999-2000 season, CSP recorded the best passing statistics since the start of the 1990s. The players took financial sacrifices to ensure the continuing survival of the club. The club was at risk of folding. Beaublanc and the Cercle Saint-Pierre players believed each match could be their last. This desperation and drive led to the players winning the

against Malaga, and the coupe de France against PSG Racing, and finally the French Championship, against

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. CSP won the treble. Despite Méthélie and his team making history for the club, they were relegated to Pro B due to budget issues. Méthélie alone of the treble winners re-signed for the 2000 season. He became captain of Limoges CSP. The 2000-2001 season saw them promoted back to the Pro A without much difficulty. Méthélie again had a good statistical average of over 10 points, almost 5 rebounds and 3 passes per match. Méthélie's final three seasons at CSP were difficult. The yellow and garnets of Limoges struggled to maintain their position, while still trying to repay debt behind the scenes. In 2004, Méthélie was injured, and Limoges finished last (2003-2004 season) and were relegated beyond Pro B due to the large financial difficulties at the club. Eventually, it was agreed that Limoges would play in the NM1 rather than the NM3, as initially agreed. Méthélie retired from professional basketball, and returned to Martinique for good.

Honours

* 1991 : World Military Champions * 1994-1995 : Champion of France with

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* 1997-1998 : Won the

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with

*1999-2000: Won the

with

Limoges Limoges (, , ; oc, Lemòtges, locally ) is a city and Communes of France, commune, and the prefecture of the Haute-Vienne Departments of France, department in west-central France. It was the administrative capital of the former Limousin region ...

*1999-2000: Won the

with Limoges *1999-2000: Champion of France with Limoges *2000-2001: Champion of France Pro B with Limoges

Distinctions

* 1997-1998 : Best three-point shooter in Pro A with Cholet

Caps

* France International Juniors * France International Military * 1988 : Took part in qualifications for the European Junior games with the French national team * 1991 : Took part in the World Military Games with France

References

External links

Profile of Jean-Philippe Méthélie
at Encyclocsp.fr
Profile of Jean-Philippe Méthélie
at Beaublanc.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Methelie, Jean-Philippe 1969 births Living people Cholet Basket players French men's basketball players Limoges CSP players Martiniquais men's basketball players Montpellier Paillade Basket players Olympique Antibes basketball players Sportspeople from Fort-de-France Small forwards