Jean Philippe Méthélie represented the French team for qualification for the European Junior Championships in 1988.

Then, Jean-Philippe Méthélie left to join Olympique d'Antibes, coached by Jacques Monclar.

In his first season at Antibes (1993-1994), he took part in high-level European competition, in the FIBA Korać Cup.

In 1995, Méthélie won the French Championship at Pau with the score at 80 to 81, with a buzzer-beater from Michael Ray Richardson, former NBA star for the New Jersey Nets.

Méthélie averaged 11.3 points, trois rebounds, two decisive passes and 1.1 interceptions per match.

This desperation and drive led to the players winning the FIBA Korać Cup against Malaga, and the coupe de France against PSG Racing, and finally the French Championship, against Asvel.

[5] Despite Méthélie and his team making history for the club, they were relegated to Pro B due to budget issues.

The yellow and garnets of Limoges struggled to maintain their position, while still trying to repay debt behind the scenes.

In 2004, Méthélie was injured, and Limoges finished last (2003-2004 season) and were relegated beyond Pro B due to the large financial difficulties at the club.