Before withdrawing from this month’s NBA draft, Mouhammadou Jaiteh received first round guarantees that failed to entice the 18-year-old enough to leave his development in France, agent Herman Manakyan told RealGM on Monday.

Teams were impressed with the sharp growth in Jaiteh, and the 6-foot-11 center worked out for six organizations throughout the draft process. Even with guarantees, Jaiteh made clear he wanted to be drafted into a flourishing situation – for both himself and the team.

“The guarantees were not in attractive situations for us,” Manakyan said.

With a focus on next year’s draft, Jaiteh will now sign with a team in France, where several clubs have been vying to sign him, Manakyan said. No frontrunners have emerged, but playing time and the opportunity to continue his rapid development are key factors.

Rudy Gobert is a projected top-10 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft and wants to immediately play in the NBA.

Gobert is a center currently playing for Cholet where he is averaging 8.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 19.6 minutes per game.

"I want to go the NBA next season," said Gobert. "I don't want to play another season in Europe. I know that it is going to be tough and that I need to add muscle. I don't care about the team, if I will be picked in the NBA draft in high position, I will have minutes on the court"

Blake Schilb of Elan Chalon-sur-Saone has been named Turkish Airlines Euroleague regular season Week 9 MVP.

Schilb led Chalon to a 108-103 overtime home win over Siena with 28 points on 6-of-7 two-point shots, 3-of-5 three-pointers and 7-of-8 free throw attempts. He added 7 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal, a block and 6 fouls drawn.

Marcus Denmon broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in Chalon-Elan's season opener.

Chalon head coach Gregor Beugnot spoke on Denmon's injury and fears it is worse than expected.

"It is on the side of the foot on a metatarsal," said Beugnot. "I hope he has not broken his foot. He may have moved a metatarsal, or there is something. I hope there will be examinations fast."

Denmon was drafted by the Spurs in 2012.

Marcus Denmon is currently playing with French team Chalon-Elan, but is being monitored by the San Antonio Spurs.

"The Spurs also called last week," said Chalon coach Beugnot Gregor in Le Journal. "They are very sensitive to what is done with him. He is a real project for them. Marcus has already progressed in aggression, especially on pick and rolls. As a leader, it's starting to come. He begins to see the game, to focus on the weaknesses of the opponent. Over time, it will become natural. He still lacks that confidence."

SIG Strasbourg voided Rashad McCants’ contract Friday, saying the forward failed a team physical that forced his release.

McCants, now 27, averaged 25 points and 8 rebounds in 36 minutes per game last season for the Powerade Tigers.

Anthony Mason Jr. has signed one-year deal with French Pro A League team Cholet.

Mason spent 45 games last season with the NBA D-League Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 17.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Ben Uzoh has signed a free agent deal with French Pro A League team Cholet.

Uzoh, a 6-foot-3 guard, last season joined the Raptors from the NBA D-League’s Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Uzoh averaged 4.8 points, 3.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds over 16 games with Toronto.

Alexis Ajinca has agreed to a one-year contract with SIG Strasbourg.

Ajinca was a 2008 first round pick of the Bobcats.

David Lighty will play next season for JSF Nanterre, a team in Northeast France.

Lighty averaged 10.7 points, 5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals for Vanoli Cremona last season.