This just in from French-language Basket News: Vichy, the last team to qualify for the Semaine des As tournament, will have to compete in that competition without its key player Dounia Issa, who reportedly is suffering from torn ligaments in his hand.

In perhaps his best statistical season in Pro A, Issa is averaging 9.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game in 2009-10 for a 20.8 efficiency rating. No date has been set for Issa’s return.

Vichy takes on defending Semaine des As champions Le Mans on Friday.

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