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France revealed their EuroBasket 2025 preparation schedule

2025-04-18

France have revealed their schedule for their friendly games in preparation for the 2025 EuroBasket. They will play five total games during the preparation, and will start their friendly game marathon with a game against Montenegro in France on August 4th.
Victor Wembanyama 'unsure' about EuroBasket participation

2025-04-13

Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for quite some time with a vein issue, and it made him questionable for FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Wembanyama couldn't provide any concrete details, as his status for EuroBasket is still up in the air: "I don't know if it's realistic, there are a lot of uncertainties," Wembanyama started in response to the French journalist Theo Quintard.
Victor Wembanyama injury update: France hopeful Spurs star will play in EuroBasket 2025

2025-03-28

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has undergone surgery for the deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, after being diagnosed with it after the All-Star Game in February. There's positivity in his rehabilitation process, and there's even hope that he'll represent the French national team this summer for the EuroBasket.
Inside how Moustapha Fall helped Fournier to join Olympiacos and his France NT dilemma

2025-03-18

Moustapha Fall has long been a crucial figure for Olympiacos Piraeus, anchoring the defense with his towering presence and impacting games beyond what statistics often reveal.
Former NBA forward might pick Guinea over France

2025-02-27

Born in Conakry in 2000, Sekou Doumbouya is of Guinean origin and spent the first nine years of his life there, before emigrating to Fleury-les-Aubrais in France.
Several French players targeted by racist abuse in Croatia

2025-02-22

France NT knocked Croatia out of contention for Eurobasket with a 83-80 win in Zadar last night, but the game will be remembered for some things that shouldn't be present on the court. Several French players, with most notably Yoan Makoundou and Amine Noua, were targeted by the crowd in Croatia last night.
Evan Fournier withdraws from last FIBA Qualifiers window

2025-02-10

Olympiacos Piraeus guard Evan Fournier will not participate in the upcoming FIBA window for the French national team. Despite previously confirming his availability and receiving a call-up, Fournier has decided to withdraw from the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers due to personal reasons, according to the French Basketball Federation's official announcement.
 
Yabusele dunk on LeBron: basketball world reacts to poster on James

2024-08-10

The Paris 2024 Olympics delivered a magical moment during the final, right at the end of the second quarter. With just 2 minutes and 13 seconds left until halftime, France's power forward, Guerschon Yabusele, created a highlight for the ages by posterizing Team USA superstar LeBron James.
Team USA vs. France live: LeBron faces Wemby in Olympic final

2024-08-10

Team USA and France are set to clash in the Paris 2024 Olympics final, following two nail-biting semifinal games. The showdown begins at 9:30 p.m. CET (3:30 p.m. ET) at Bercy Arena in Paris.
Olympics basketball MVP: Top 5 candidates to win it

2024-08-10

The 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament reached its climax. After exciting semifinal games on Thursday, only two games are left, but some of the unanswered questions remain. One of them – who is going to win the Olympics basketball MVP award. Before we look at the 2024 edition, let's check some history.
How can France beat Team USA in Olympics basketball final?

2024-08-10

The men's Olympic basketball tournament is nearing its end, with hosts France set to challenge Team USA in the final. Both teams had very different paths to the gold medal game. France was on the brink of elimination in Game 2 when Matthew Strazel's 4-point play saved the day against Japan.
Kevin Durant to start vs. France in Olympics basketball final

2024-08-10

Team USA has decided to start Kevin Durant, their all-time leading scorer, in the gold medal game against France at the Paris Olympics. The game, set for Saturday, will see Durant in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in previous matches.
Frank Ntilikina compares Serbia to Team USA: 'They have something unique'

2024-08-08

After France's semifinal victory over Germany(73-69), Frank Ntilikina spoke to Mozzart about the game and his future plans. Ntilikina confirmed that he had a discussion with Partizan Mozzart Bet coach Zeljko Obradovic before the tournament.
Isaia Cordinier: 'We can go eye to eye with anyone'

2024-08-08

Isaia Cordinier, speaking after France's victory over Germany (73-69) in the Olympic semifinals, highlighted the significant changes that occurred after their previous loss to the same opponent.
Victor Wembanyama reveals that Germans laugh motivated France in semifinal

2024-08-08

Victor Wembanyama, reflecting on France's semifinal win over Germany(73-69), described the victory as a significant step in his journey. "It's just to write history even more," Wembanyama said, acknowledging the rarity of such an achievement. While the reality of becoming an Olympic medalist is still sinking in, he remains focused on the bigger goal.
Evan Fournier praises Yabusele and Cordinier, talks France's turnaround

2024-08-08

The first time France took on Germany in the Paris Olympics group stage, the world champs were no match for Les Bleus. Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder scored 26 points apiece as the German side cruised to an 85-71 victory. 
France stuns Germany to advance to second Olympic final in a row

2024-08-08

France previously handily lost to Germany in the group stage but managed to limit the World champions to just 69 points and celebrated an emphatic victory in front of their home fans in the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, defeating the Germans 73-69 (18-25, 15-8, 23-17, 17-19).
France vs Germany live: Wemby battles Schroder and Wagner for final

2024-08-08

With just four teams left in the competition, two European squads battle against each other once again to find out which team will advance to the final of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. For the fourth time this summer, France is playing against Germany. This time, the battle is in the Olympic semifinal, which starts at 5:30 PM CET (11:30 AM ET) in Bercy Arena in Paris, France.
Sasa Obradovic pushes back against Collet's comment: 'Strange...'

2024-08-07

When Rudy Gobert couldn't fully compete due to a minor injury, Mathias Lessort played a dominant game against Canada in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. After the match, France's head coach, Vincent Collet, praised the player, which raised a question for his well-known colleague.
Collet on Mathias Lessort: 'I don't understand why he's not in the NBA'

2024-08-06

Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Nicolas Batum, and Evan Fournier were often the focal points of France's Olympic campaign outside Europe. However, in a crucial do-or-die matchup against Canada, the EuroLeague players elevated the team with their energy and physicality, leading France to an 82-73 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals.
Evan Fournier explains dispute with Vincent Collet, celebrates France's identity

2024-08-06

What should you expect before the crucial Olympic quarterfinal game against the favorites when the head coach reacts to his players' comments, calling them "a regrettable and unacceptable statement"? Act like a grown man. Vincent Collet did not start Evan Fournier in the do-or-die match against Canada, a team widely regarded as a top threat to the USA.
France's coach clarifies Rudy Gobert's status: 'It's not surgery'

2024-08-06

Rudy Gobert played only less than four minutes against Canada. While Evan Fournier explained it was because of a finger injury, France's head coach, Vincent Collet, provided more detail about the team's center. Both Gobert and Fournier started the game on the bench.
Ntilikina: 'Germany loss was the best thing that could happen to us'

2024-08-06

France's hopes of winning gold on their home soil are still alive after a statement 82-73 win over Canada in today's quarter-finals. Brand new signing of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Frank Ntilikina, shared his thoughts after his team's success.
Jordi Fernandez takes a jab at the refs after loss vs France

2024-08-06

After Canada's 82-73 loss to France, head coach Jordi Fernandez provided a candid analysis of the game. Fernandez acknowledged France's energetic start and early three-pointers put Canada in a difficult position from the outset. "They had a good juice going on and made threes to start, and we were playing catch-up," Fernandez said.
Victor Wembanyama reacts to win vs Canada, explains France mentality

2024-08-06

Victor Wembanyama scored 7 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in 27 minutes as France held Canada off (82-73) and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics. Les Bleus created a considerable 16-point distance (45-29) from their opponents in the first half and never looked back, despite Canada's efforts to get back to contention. 
Fournier reveals a secret about Gobert: 'Rudy wasn't supposed to play'

2024-08-06

After previously starting all three group-stage games, both Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert began the quarterfinal match against Canada on the bench. Fournier later explained the drastic reduction in Gobert's playing time. Gobert previously averaged more than 21 minutes of playing time per game. Against Canada, he played for only 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
Shai reacts to Canada's loss vs France: 'We didn't earn it'

2024-08-06

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently shared his thoughts on Canada's challenging game against France, where the team faced an early setback and ultimately lost 73-82. Reflecting on the beginning of the game, he noted that France came out strong and played aggressively, putting Canada on the back foot from the start.
France vs Canada live: Shai battles Wemby for Olympic semifinal

2024-08-06

After going undefeated in the group stage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Canada meets the hosts, France, in the quarterfinal round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada to three victories over Spain, Greece, and Australia in Group A. France, meanwhile, defeated Brazil, barely survived against Japan, and handily lost to Germany.
France storms past Canada, eliminating them in Olympic quarterfinal

2024-08-06

France started the game incredibly well, not allowing Canada to lead for a single second throughout the entire 40 minutes, and advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, winning the quarterfinal 82-73 (23-10, 22-19, 16-21, 21-23).
France Olympics struggles: Unconvincing Wemby-Gobert duo and lack of identity

2024-08-05

Even months in advance before the start of the Paris Olympics, expectations for Vincent Collet's France were sky-high. With an Olympics to be played at home and the first major international tournament with rising star Victor Wembanyama in the squad, it was inevitable that the pressure on France would be incredibly high.
Paris Olympics basketball attendance: Team USA passes host France

2024-08-04

The first stage of the Olympic Basketball Tournament, held at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, has concluded. As the playoffs begin, the Olympic games will move to the Bercy Arena in Paris, which can hold 20,300 spectators. BasketNews has reviewed the national teams that attracted the most viewers in the group stage.
Tony Parker compares Victor Wembanyama to LeBron James

2024-08-03

French basketball legend Tony Parker has drawn a significant comparison between San Antonio Spurs Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama and NBA superstar LeBron James. In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Parker lauded Wembanyama's ability to handle immense pressure and high expectations, likening it to the early days of LeBron's career.
Vincent Collet fires back at Fournier: 'Regrettable and unacceptable'

2024-08-03

After a tough loss against Germany on Friday, the French national team's star guard Evan Fournier openly criticized the team's playing style, seemingly taking a jab at the coaching staff. The head coach, Vincent Collet, responded. When talking with Yann Ohnona from L'Equipe, Fournier was direct in his criticism.
Evan Fournier jabs at France's tactics: 'It's no longer the 1990s'

2024-08-03

After barely surviving against Japan a few days earlier, France suffered their first loss in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games against Germany. After the game, Evan Fournier was critical of its tactics. After three quarters, Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder had scored more points than the entire French national team combined (47 vs. 46). In the end, both of them finished the game with 26 points each.
Wagner posterizes Wemby as Germany dismantles France in Olympics

2024-08-02

Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder showed incredible basketball, while Germany brought France's offense to a halt, easily winning the last matchup of the day 85-71 (24-18, 24-9, 21-19, 16-25).
France vs. Germany live: France bows down as offense struggles

2024-08-02

As the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament progresses, we come to the last battle in Group B. We bring you live coverage of the game between the hos nation France and reigning world champions Germany, a match that will determine the first place in Group B.
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Seasons:   24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 56.1%
111/198
32.7%
56/171
72.5%
95/131
36.2
25/11.2
19.8 7.5 14.2 4.8 - 19.5 - 80.8


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 63.9%
99/155
34.1%
47/138
67.3%
66/98
36.8
25.6/11.2
22 8 16.4 4.8 - 17.2 - 81


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 5 52.3%
116/222
35.1%
39/111
70.8%
68/96
41
29.4/11.6
18.8 12.2 15 5.8 - 17.8 - 83.4
EuroBasket 9 56.9%
186/327
39.6%
84/212
73.5%
108/147
37
27.8/9.2
21.8 7.2 17.3 3 - 20.1 - 81.3


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 54.7%
128/234
37.4%
58/155
74.6%
85/114
43
31.7/11.3
22 6.2 15.2 2.5 - 20.7 - 85.8


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket Q 1 0% 0% 0% 0
0/0
0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 8 53.2%
166/312
40.7%
70/172
74.7%
127/170
34.1
25.6/8.5
17.6 6 11.3 4.3 - 20.5 - 83.6


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 58.4%
146/250
34.2%
41/120
77.9%
116/149
37
27.8/9.2
20.5 6.8 15.2 2 - 21.7 - 88.5


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 55.9%
151/270
36.3%
33/91
80.2%
89/111
36.5
27.3/9.2
21.2 6.3 14.7 3.5 - 19.8 - 81.7


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 50.5%
213/422
34.5%
57/165
72.8%
126/173
41.6
28.2/13.3
18 6.8 12.7 4 0 19.8 20.4 80.3


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 9 58.8%
183/311
34.1%
71/208
71.2%
111/156
34.8
26.4/8.3
16 5.2 13.8 2.6 - 20.1 - 76.7


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 53.6%
265/494
32%
63/197
74.1%
140/189
33.4
23.5/9.9
14.7 5.5 11.5 3.5 - 19.9 - 78.1


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 52.3%
126/241
28.9%
37/128
69.2%
72/104
34.5
26.2/8.3
15.5 6.2 14.5 5 - 21.8 19.8 72.5


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 51.6%
267/517
38.4%
56/146
81.3%
174/214
34
24.4/9.6
12.7 7.5 13 2.3 - 21.3 - 79.6


2009/2010

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 6 50.3%
99/197
37.8%
45/119
73.6%
95/129
31.7
22.7/9
15.7 7 16.2 3 - 20.8 - 71.3


2008/2009

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 49.6%
171/345
38.1%
61/160
63.4%
130/205
34.3
23.6/10.8
15.8 7.4 13.6 3.4 - 21.6 - 72.8


2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 50.1%
168/335
31.4%
65/207
69.9%
128/183
35
23.8/11.2
10 6.4 12.4 2.7 - 20.1 - 73.2


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 7 47.2%
135/286
23.7%
32/135
64%
119/186
38.1
26.6/11.6
10.9 7.7 13.1 3 - 19.4 - 69.3


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 7 50.4%
143/284
29.7%
38/128
58.3%
88/151
40.9
27/13
11.9 6.7 16 3.9 - 23.9 - 69.7


2002/2003

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 52.5%
136/259
26.8%
30/112
72.2%
122/169
35.7
23.5/12.2
10.3 9 14.8 2.8 - 24 - 80.7
Records
Seasons:   All | 24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03

FIBA EuroBasket

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2014-2015 96.6
Points 2016-2017 88.5
Rebounds 2014-2015 41.6
Assists 2021-2022 21.8
Steals 2002-2003 9
Blocks 2014-2015 4
2-pointers made 2016-2017 24.3
3-pointers made 2021-2022 9.3
Free throws made 2002-2003 20.3
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Rudy Gobert
2014/2015
18.2
Points Tony Parker
2010/2011
22.1
Rebounds Rudy Gobert
2021/2022
9.8
Assists Thomas Heurtel
2021/2022
7.1
Steals Nicolas Batum
2010/2011
2
Blocks Rudy Gobert
2014/2015
2
2-pointers made Tony Parker
2010/2011
6.8
3-pointers made Evan Fournier
2021/2022
2.4
Free throws made Tony Parker
2010/2011
5.5
Schedule
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