 Michel in 2018 | |
| No. 17–Bourges Basket | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | LFB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 10 January 1989 Ris-Orangis, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 159 lb (72 kg) |
| Career information | |
| WNBA draft | 2011: undrafted |
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