Nadir Hifi Leads Betclic ELITE MVP Ladder

Nadir Hifi has taken the lead in the first Betclic ELITE MVP Ladder for October 2026. This monthly ranking tracks the race for the Basketball Players Union MVP title, combining player votes, DAZN's expert view, and statistical performance.

Hifi's individual performance and Paris Basketball's perfect start to the season have propelled him to the top. He is followed by Shevon Thompson of Dijon and Carlos Stewart from Le Mans. Darius Johnson of Roanne and Mathéo Leray of Chalon/Saône round out the Top 5.

Rank	Player / Club	Stats per game	Record W-L
1	Nadir HIFI Paris	21.3 pts / 4.0 ast / 19.3 PIR	4-0
2	Shevon THOMPSON Dijon	13.3 pts / 9.5 reb / 18.0 PIR	4-0
3	Carlos STEWART Le Mans	22.3 pts / 2.3 ast / 17.3 PIR	3-1
4	Darius JOHNSON Roanne	21.8 pts / 5.0 reb / 20.3 PIR	3-1
5	Mathéo LERAY Chalon/Saône	10.5 pts / 8.0 ast / 17.3 PIR	3-1

Individual statistics are current as of October 20, 2026, with team records reflecting the first four game days.

Nadir Hifi leads significantly in player votes and the data index. His stats include the third-highest player index rating (PIR), fourth place among scorers, and a perfect team record.

Shevon Thompson, second in the ranking, is a dominant interior player contributing to Dijon's undefeated streak. Carlos Stewart, third, leads the Betclic ÉLITE in scoring.

Darius Johnson, third in player votes, is fourth overall. Mathéo Leray's strong start with Chalon/Saône places him third in assists and second in steals.

Beyond the top five, players like Tyson Etienne (Paris Basketball) and Tremont Waters (LDLC ASVEL) are also noteworthy, appearing in the Top 10 for player votes and data index, and receiving honorable mentions from DAZN. David Holston (JDA Dijon) is also recognized for his shooting efficiency.

The Betclic ELITE MVP Ladder is published monthly to track the MVP BPU race. It combines player votes, DAZN's expert opinions, and a data index that considers statistics, playing time, efficiency, team results, and individual awards.

This evolving ranking highlights player performances and identifies key contenders throughout the season. It serves as a trend indicator and does not predetermine the official MVP vote.