Spartans Sign French Guard Aurèle Brena-Chemille for 2026-27Spartans Sign French Guard Aurèle Brena-Chemille for 2026-27

Spartans Sign French Guard Aurèle Brena-Chemille for 2026-27

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Aurèle Brena-Chemille, a 6-4 point guard from Toulouse, France, will join the San José State men’s basketball team for the 2026-27 season, as announced by head coach Tim Miles

Aurèle Brena-Chemille, 6-4, Point Guard, Toulouse, France / Poitiers Basket 86

  • Joins the Spartans for his freshman season
  • Played for Poitiers Basket 86, a Pro B (2nd division) team in France, this past season
  • Averaged 10.7 points, 2.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game across 42 games for Poitiers
  • Helped lead Poitiers Basket 86 to the French Pro B promotion championship game
  • Named the French Pro B player of the week after scoring 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-4 FT) & four assists in a 80-74 win over Nantes on 4/21/26
  • Represented France in the 2024 FIBA u20 Eurobasket in Gdynia, Poland. He scored 12 points off the bench in the championship game, helping lead France to an 82-78 win over Slovenia

Coach Miles on Aurèle:

“Aurèle is a big, strong and experienced lead guard. He has helped lead Poitiers 86 to the promotion championship in the French Pro B league. Aurèle is a big addition to our program and we are excited to welcome him to the Spartan family.”

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