French Basketball Team’s Medal Hopes Dented by Knee Problem
Guerschon Yabusele, one of France’s top players, will be sidelined from the team due to knee problems. Yabusele did not play in France’s third friendly match against Germany, which the Germans won.
Recent Signing Jaylen Hoard Returns to Squad
Following France’s first match against Germany, which France won 66-90, Jaylen Hoard, a recent signing of Maccabi Tel Aviv, was cut from the team. However, with Yabusele injured, Hoard has been recalled to the French squad for training and friendly matches.
Upcoming Matches
France’s next commitments include matches against Serbia on July 12 in Lyon, Canada on July 19 in Orleans, and Australia on July 21 in Orleans.
French Team Roster
The French national team has announced its 12-man roster for the Olympic tournament, with Yabusele now in doubt due to his knee problem. The roster includes:
- Andrew Albicy (Dreamland Gran Canaria)
- Nicolas Batum (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Isaia Cordinier (Virtus Segafredo Bologna)
- Bilal Coulibaly (Washington Wizards)
- Nando de Colo (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne)
- Evan Fournier (NBA free agent)
- Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Mathias Lessort (Panathinaikos)
- Frank Ntilikina (Partizan)
- Matthew Strazel (Monaco)
- Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
- Guerschon Yabusele (Real Madrid)