First French player in the history of the NBA to obtain the status of number 1 in the Draft, Victor Wembanyama is eager to make his debut under the colors of the San Antonio Spurs. In the meantime, the former Mets player from Levallois has made a decision regarding the next Basketball World Cup where the French team will try to shine.
The 2023 Basketball World Cup is in two months
Third in the last two editions, the French Basketball Team will have two strong ambitions when approaching the 2023 World Cup, which will take place from August 25 to September 10, in Indonesia and the Philippines. At first, it will be a question of finishing once again on the podium. Also, the Blues would like to do better, and why not play a first world final. It would be a resounding feat, especially as the competition promises to be fierce.
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On paper, the French team, placed in Group H, along with Canada, Latvia and Lebanon, can very logically hope to go further. But, to go to the end, the proteges of Vincent Collet will notably have to dismiss Spain, reigning world champion. But also the United States, deprived of a medal four years ago in China, after two planetary coronations. There is no doubt that the Americans will be revengeful. The Blues, they will have to do without the services of their star, Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama confirms his absence from the World Cup
It is, undoubtedly, a huge blow for the French team. Victor Wembanyama will not take part in the next Basketball World Cup. To our colleagues at L’Équipe, the new San Antonio Spurs strong winger said he had made a decision “difficile“, more “irrevocable“. It must be said that the former player of Nanterre, Lyon-Villeurbanne and Levallois has just settled in the NBA. And that he will need to get his bearings to best prepare for his first season on American soil.
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Victor Wembanyama will not participate in the 2023 Basketball World Cup with the French team (iconsport)
The 19-year-old had made a strong impression during his first four selections for the France team. Of course, the national coach, Vincent Collet, is counting on him and his 2.21 meters for the next big matches. But, in the immediate future, Victor Wembanyama has chosen to prioritize his club career. Which can be understood. The Blues will play no less than seven warm-up matches between July 31 and August 20. With, in order, Tunisia, Montenegro, Venezuela, Lithuania twice, Japan then Australia as adversaries, before getting into the heart of the matter against Canada on August 25 in Jakarta. Without Victor Wembanyama, you will have understood it.
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2023-06-26 06:42:47
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