All-Star Game LNB: Fan and Media Voting Opens
Voting for the 40th All-Star Game LNB, scheduled for Saturday, January 2, 2027, at 5:00 PM, has begun. For the third consecutive year, the National Basketball League is running a participatory voting system that includes both fans and regional daily press (PQR) members. This initiative aims to engage the entire French basketball community in this premier event showcasing national professional talent.
Two Players Selected via Fan Vote
From October 20th to December 9th, the public can cast their votes for their "All Star France" and "All Star Monde" selections.
Vote here: https://eventfactory.eu/asg/
Regional Press and Specialized Digital Media Consultation
Journalists from regional press covering the Betclic ÉLITE, along with specialized digital basketball media, will be invited to name two starting fives: one for the All Star France team and one for the All Star Monde team. The combined results will help determine the pool of players for the final jury selection.
Coaches and Assistants Chosen Based on Sports Results
Coaches selected for the All-Star Game will be chosen based on their team's performance. The head coaches from clubs with the best win percentages after the 10th round of Betclic ÉLITE and the 13th round of Élite 2 will be considered.
Player Selection: 22 All-Stars Chosen by an Expert Jury
On Thursday, December 10th, after the 10th league round concludes, a jury comprising media representatives, LNB Legends, and French basketball officials will convene to select the All-Star Game participants. A total of 22 players will be chosen: 11 for Team France and 11 for Team Monde. This jury will also be responsible for forming the two starting fives and selecting participants for the point guard and three-point shooting contests.
LNB All-Star Game Schedule
Doors open: 3:30 PM*
Show starts: 5:00 PM
*Estimated time
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