What is essm le portel?

Essm Le Portel is a professional basketball club based in Le Portel, France. The club was founded in 1960 and has been a member of the top-tier French basketball league, LNB Pro A, since 2016. The team plays their home games at the Salle Damrémont, which has a seating capacity of 3,000 spectators.

The club has won several titles throughout its history, including the French National 2 championship in 1999 and the French National 1B championship in 2008. They also reached the final of the French Cup in 2017, where they lost to Strasbourg.

The team's mascot is a seagull named Mimi. The club has a strong fan base, known as the "Levrautards," and has established itself as one of the top basketball clubs in France in recent years.

Some notable players who have played for Essm Le Portel include Willie Deane, Darnell Wilson, and Frank Hassell. The current head coach of the team is Eric Girard.