Baller Profile: Johann “Pit” Vincelas
| May 15, 2009
Johann is a well known figure all around the Parisian playgrounds. If you don’t know him by name, you definitely know his nickname: Pit. Famous for his hardnosed defense, he’s the kind of player that you never grow tired of watching play. His passing skills and his ability to read the defense make him a dangerous threat and a perfect point guard. Despite his limited size, he can score whenever he wants, using his sick handle and his vast array of moves.
In 2004, with Sambou Traoré, Sacha Giffa and Raphaël Desroses, he proved to be a real asset, leading his “Team Zikfi” to a couple of Quai 54 championship trophies.
Full Name: Johann Vincelas
Nickname: Pit or Pitokio
Age: 27 years old
Hometown: Sevran (Paris’ suburb)
Height: 5′7″
Weight: 198 lbs
Shoe Size: 43/44 eur / 10/10.5 us
Position: Point Guard
Playing Experience: I played for many years at the N3 level (5th French Division). I’m a two time Quai 54 winner, I played all-around the country, on every playground and in every gym.
Team: Aubervilliers CMA
Favorite sneakers: Nike Air Penny 2
I compare my game to: Baron Davis but without the hops
Vertical Leap: Not worth mentioning
Most points in a game: 46 pts. But my best outing was when I droped 24 pts a Pro B Team in the French Cup
Favorite Team: None
Favorite Player: Baron Davis, Amaré Stoudemire, LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal
Favorite court: Rucker Park. I’ve never played there but it’s one of my dreams.
Go to Move: Three-point
Favorite TV show: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite Movie: Above The Rim or Menace 2 Society, it’s hard to chose
On my iPod: Some Zouk and some French Rap
What you don’t know about me: If you don’t by now, you’ll never know
