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Montrealer Hernst Laroche Joins the Alliance

April 25, 2022 - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
Montreal Alliance News Release


Hernst Laroche with New Mexico State
Hernst Laroche with New Mexico State
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Montréal, QC - The Montréal Alliance announced Monday that local point guard Hernst Laroche has signed a contract with the expansion team for the 2022 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

The 33-year-old notably played four seasons with New Mexico State University in the NCAA's Division I. Laroche graduated as the school's record holder for the most games played (135), minutes played (4,417) and steals (216). Additionally, in his final collegiate season, Laroche became the 29th player in Aggies history to reach 1,000 career points. He graduated with 1,209 points, the 15th best total in the program's history.

Laroche finished his collegiate career ranked second in New Mexico State University history in terms of assists (552), as well as receiving second team All-WAC honours. In 135 games with the Aggies, Laroche averaged 8.8 points and 4.1 assists. The point guard also won the WAC Division Championship in 2009-2010 and 2011-2012, allowing the team to qualify for the March Madness.

"After so many years playing basketball professionally outside of the country, it is with great pride and joy that I am coming back home to join the Alliance," said Laroche. "I intend to give back to the city that has given me so much. This is a unique opportunity to showcase Montréal's colours across the country and even internationally. I am so proud to represent my hometown! It is such an honour to wear the blue, white and red colours of this new franchise!"

Following his collegiate stint with New Mexico State University, Laroche signed his first professional contract in 2012 with BC Odessa in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, before finishing the season in Switzerland with BBC Monthley.

Laroche played the next two seasons in the Czech Republic's National Basketball League with Jindrichuv Hradec (2012-2013) and Usti Nad Labem (2014-2015). These two seasons played in the Czech Republic were Laroche's best statistical years, averaging over 15 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists per game. With Jindrichuv Hradec, the Montrealer finished the season in the league's top 10 in points per game, as well as being named player of the week twice.

During the 2015-2016 season, Laroche joined Sopron KC in Hungary, where he played in the FIBA European Cup, an annual competition organized by FIBA Europe where some of the continent's best teams compete. Laroche also won the bronze medal at the Hungarian Championship.

The following two seasons, Laroche played with Saint Quentin (2016-2017) in the Pro B League, in France, and Rio Galleros Hispano Americano (2017-2018), in Argentina, before playing in Tunisia from 2018 to 2021. The point guard also played with the Haitian National Team, including a stint under Matt Brase during the FIBA Caribbean Cup.

Prior to making the jump to the NCAA's Division I, Laroche played at Vanier College, where he was named the 2006-2007 Rookie of the Year. Laroche was also named to the league's all-star team in 2007-2008, in addition to leading the league in assists and steals.

Growing up in Park Extension and Montréal-Nord, Laroche attended Barclay Elementary and went to high school at Lucien-Pagé, where he was named to the league's all-star team five times and won numerous championships, including a national championship. The point guard also played with the Brookwood Elite basketball program.

Laroche joins point guards Kemy Ossé and Alain Louis, shooting guard Isiah Osborne, forwards Dominic Green, Nathan Cayo, Abdul Mohamed and James Jean-Marie as well as center Marc-André Fortin and will join the team for the beginning of training camp for the 2022 CEBL season starting May 16. Fans will have the opportunity to see the team play 10 times this summer at the new Verdun Auditorium. Visit https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/season-memberships-2022 to get your season membership starting at $22.50 per game and for more information.




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