Victor Wembanyama has assured the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) that, barring any physical setbacks, he will be playing for the French national team at EuroBasket 2025. This affirmation got here from Jean-Pierre Hunckler, the president of the FFBB, in an interview with Le Progrès.
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama to play 2025 EuroBasket “barring any bodily setbacks”, President of French Basketball Federation assures.
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 8:07 AM
Victor Wembanyama to play 2025 EuroBasket “barring any bodily setbacks”, President of French Basketball Federation assures.
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 8:07 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
New phrases @CKnewsletters — on the changes to the changes to the changes, and the real-life chess matches Wemby creates for each the Spurs and their opponents on a nightly foundation (hyperlink in reply): pic.x.com/orX6Qfv2V9 – 1:59 PM
New phrases @CKnewsletters — on the changes to the changes to the changes, and the real-life chess matches Wemby creates for each the Spurs and their opponents on a nightly foundation (hyperlink in reply): pic.x.com/orX6Qfv2V9 – 1:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
NBA Energy Rankings: 2025 All-Star starters introduced; Cavaliers slide; Wemby in France
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 8:27 AM
NBA Energy Rankings: 2025 All-Star starters introduced; Cavaliers slide; Wemby in France
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 8:27 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby: the place he was, the place he’s and the place he’s going.
apnews.com/article/spurs-… – 6:40 AM
Wemby: the place he was, the place he’s and the place he’s going.
apnews.com/article/spurs-… – 6:40 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
🎙 New pod!
🏀 Spurs get break up in 🇫🇷
🏀 Spurs via 43 video games
🏀 Sample of blowout losses
🏀 Ought to SA clear roster house for subsequent season?
🏀 Wemby ALMOST All-Star starter
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🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/46H0O9…
📺 YT: youtu.be/WEMC4wjIEDo?si… – 7:42 PM
🎙 New pod!
🏀 Spurs get break up in 🇫🇷
🏀 Spurs via 43 video games
🏀 Sample of blowout losses
🏀 Ought to SA clear roster house for subsequent season?
🏀 Wemby ALMOST All-Star starter
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/46H0O9…
📺 YT: youtu.be/WEMC4wjIEDo?si… – 7:42 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯 Wemby actually has blocked virtually half of the gamers he has confronted!
He has performed towards 4⃣3⃣9⃣ completely different opponents and has blocked 1⃣9⃣7⃣ of them! pic.x.com/wwkEbUYRpK – 12:56 PM
🤯 Wemby actually has blocked virtually half of the gamers he has confronted!
He has performed towards 4⃣3⃣9⃣ completely different opponents and has blocked 1⃣9⃣7⃣ of them! pic.x.com/wwkEbUYRpK – 12:56 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama displays on San Antonio’s 2-game keep in Paris: ‘This week was superb’ apnews.com/article/spurs-… pic.x.com/XKEo8N2hc9 – 4:17 PM
Victor Wembanyama displays on San Antonio’s 2-game keep in Paris: ‘This week was superb’ apnews.com/article/spurs-… pic.x.com/XKEo8N2hc9 – 4:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama simply thanked the media for making the week unimaginable. (He additionally thanked everybody else.) – 3:46 PM
Victor Wembanyama simply thanked the media for making the week unimaginable. (He additionally thanked everybody else.) – 3:46 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Indiana Pacers get payback on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in #NBAParisGames2025 rematch.
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:00 PM
Indiana Pacers get payback on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in #NBAParisGames2025 rematch.
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Each groups flip to their benches for the ultimate 4mins. Wemby’s sport is over with 20pts, 12rebs.
Haliburton led the Pacers’ cost within the third, then a robust 4th from T.J. McConnell to maintain the momentum.
Beauty of a two-game collection is the response + changes – 2:25 PM
Each groups flip to their benches for the ultimate 4mins. Wemby’s sport is over with 20pts, 12rebs.
Haliburton led the Pacers’ cost within the third, then a robust 4th from T.J. McConnell to maintain the momentum.
Beauty of a two-game collection is the response + changes – 2:25 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Would you imagine me if I stated the Pacers had eight blocks, twice as many because the Spurs? And only one by Wemby.
They’re not operating into him like they did so usually final sport, forcing TOs, and have 13 extra FGAs – 2:16 PM
Would you imagine me if I stated the Pacers had eight blocks, twice as many because the Spurs? And only one by Wemby.
They’re not operating into him like they did so usually final sport, forcing TOs, and have 13 extra FGAs – 2:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Pacers by 12. Spurs win 3Q 36-33. It was a 1-point sport with 3 minutes left, then Haliburton took over.
Barnes 23 pts
Wemby 19 pts
Citadel 12 pts
CP3 11 pts
Haliburton 28 pts
Siakam 15 pts
Mathurin 13 pts
Nembhard/Turner 12 pts every
2s: IND by 4
3s: IND by 18
FTs: SA by 10 – 1:58 PM
3Q: Pacers by 12. Spurs win 3Q 36-33. It was a 1-point sport with 3 minutes left, then Haliburton took over.
Barnes 23 pts
Wemby 19 pts
Citadel 12 pts
CP3 11 pts
Haliburton 28 pts
Siakam 15 pts
Mathurin 13 pts
Nembhard/Turner 12 pts every
2s: IND by 4
3s: IND by 18
FTs: SA by 10 – 1:58 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Right here goes Haliburton. A jumper, then back-to-back 3s.
Pacers taking benefit with Wemby drained and subbed out. As they need to – 1:52 PM
Right here goes Haliburton. A jumper, then back-to-back 3s.
Pacers taking benefit with Wemby drained and subbed out. As they need to – 1:52 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Wemby is drained and simply turned to the bench to request a sub. – 1:48 PM
Wemby is drained and simply turned to the bench to request a sub. – 1:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have ERASED the Pacers’ 17 level lead. San Antonio leads by 1 after the Wemby contested floater.
Spurs are outscoring Pacers 27-11 within the 3Q.
Barnes as much as 20 pts, nonetheless attending to the road. – 1:45 PM
The Spurs have ERASED the Pacers’ 17 level lead. San Antonio leads by 1 after the Wemby contested floater.
Spurs are outscoring Pacers 27-11 within the 3Q.
Barnes as much as 20 pts, nonetheless attending to the road. – 1:45 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Wemby was livid with the no name, yelled on the official then stood in place and didn’t run again on protection. He felt (and regarded like) he was hacked within the paint.
Pacers have plowed forward 71-59 – 1:31 PM
Wemby was livid with the no name, yelled on the official then stood in place and didn’t run again on protection. He felt (and regarded like) he was hacked within the paint.
Pacers have plowed forward 71-59 – 1:31 PM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
A.J. Dybantsa, the highest prospect within the 2026 NBA Draft, got here to Paris this week to observe Victor Wembanyama. And now he needs to play alongside him with Spurs: shorturl.at/f6n2c – 1:25 PM
A.J. Dybantsa, the highest prospect within the 2026 NBA Draft, got here to Paris this week to observe Victor Wembanyama. And now he needs to play alongside him with Spurs: shorturl.at/f6n2c – 1:25 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Pacers by 15. IND wins 2Q 32-26, turned up depth defensively towards finish of 2Q.
Wemby 17 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Barnes 11 pts
Mathurin 11 pts
Nembhard/Haliburton/Siakam 10 pts every
2s: Pacers by 6
3s: Pacers by 9
FTs: Tied
24.5% turnover % for SA (2nd percentile per CTG) – 1:14 PM
Half: Pacers by 15. IND wins 2Q 32-26, turned up depth defensively towards finish of 2Q.
Wemby 17 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk
Barnes 11 pts
Mathurin 11 pts
Nembhard/Haliburton/Siakam 10 pts every
2s: Pacers by 6
3s: Pacers by 9
FTs: Tied
24.5% turnover % for SA (2nd percentile per CTG) – 1:14 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Improbable near the half by the Pacers, main 65-50. Utilized stress (and from full courtroom) from the soar, as anticipated.
Pacers have 10 extra FGA as Spurs have 12 TOs. Wemby leads all with 17pts. Pacers have 4 with 10+. – 1:10 PM
Improbable near the half by the Pacers, main 65-50. Utilized stress (and from full courtroom) from the soar, as anticipated.
Pacers have 10 extra FGA as Spurs have 12 TOs. Wemby leads all with 17pts. Pacers have 4 with 10+. – 1:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has 17 factors within the sport and it’s not even halftime but. Within the 2Q alone, he’s scored 12 factors.
Mamu discovered him for a left handed alley-oop on a drive inside earlier.
Vassell blocked 2 pictures final sport and he bought his first block immediately with Toppin attempting to publish him up – 1:03 PM
Wemby has 17 factors within the sport and it’s not even halftime but. Within the 2Q alone, he’s scored 12 factors.
Mamu discovered him for a left handed alley-oop on a drive inside earlier.
Vassell blocked 2 pictures final sport and he bought his first block immediately with Toppin attempting to publish him up – 1:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby will get the Spurs inside 6 factors of the Pacers’ 11 level lead.
Wemby with 10 factors.
He blocked Siakam on a spin, then completed a drop-in layup together with his left hand. He then bought a steal close to midcourt and pulled up for a 30-foot three off glass. – 12:47 PM
Wemby will get the Spurs inside 6 factors of the Pacers’ 11 level lead.
Wemby with 10 factors.
He blocked Siakam on a spin, then completed a drop-in layup together with his left hand. He then bought a steal close to midcourt and pulled up for a 30-foot three off glass. – 12:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby steal. Wemby crossover. Wemby 3-pointer from the brand. Banked it, but it surely went in. Wemby issues. – 12:46 PM
Wemby steal. Wemby crossover. Wemby 3-pointer from the brand. Banked it, but it surely went in. Wemby issues. – 12:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Pacers by 9.
Barnes 11 pts
Wemby 5 pts
Nembhard 7 pts
Mathurin 6 pts
Turner 5 pts
2s: Tied
3s: Pacers by 6
FTs: Pacers by 3 – 12:40 PM
1Q: Pacers by 9.
Barnes 11 pts
Wemby 5 pts
Nembhard 7 pts
Mathurin 6 pts
Turner 5 pts
2s: Tied
3s: Pacers by 6
FTs: Pacers by 3 – 12:40 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers amped up their exercise degree and struggle. Sprinting to spots, getting out in transition, diving on unfastened balls, and forcing 5 turnovers already.
They lead by seven early as Wemby now returns to the sport. – 12:35 PM
Pacers amped up their exercise degree and struggle. Sprinting to spots, getting out in transition, diving on unfastened balls, and forcing 5 turnovers already.
They lead by seven early as Wemby now returns to the sport. – 12:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
11 factors for Barnes in 1Q. Been aggressive driving inside with 6 paint factors.
Pacers have been going inside with 14 paint factors. Wemby is getting pulled away from rim with IND operating P&Rs & Spurs switching motion. He will get left on ball handler, leaving susceptible rim – 12:33 PM
11 factors for Barnes in 1Q. Been aggressive driving inside with 6 paint factors.
Pacers have been going inside with 14 paint factors. Wemby is getting pulled away from rim with IND operating P&Rs & Spurs switching motion. He will get left on ball handler, leaving susceptible rim – 12:33 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
A real homecoming for Wemby 🇫🇷 #AllAccessParis
(through @WindhorstESPN) pic.x.com/6ce5FCcnTD – 12:29 PM
A real homecoming for Wemby 🇫🇷 #AllAccessParis
(through @WindhorstESPN) pic.x.com/6ce5FCcnTD – 12:29 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
AJ Dybantsa is right here in Paris for Spurs-Pacers, with assist coordinating his week from Adam Silver’s workplace. The highest HS participant within the US needs to play with Wemby (on the Spurs), and towards him on Group USA, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/60877… – 12:13 PM
AJ Dybantsa is right here in Paris for Spurs-Pacers, with assist coordinating his week from Adam Silver’s workplace. The highest HS participant within the US needs to play with Wemby (on the Spurs), and towards him on Group USA, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/60877… – 12:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Unimaginable roar from the gang, principally standing, as Wemby made his strategy to the ground 46mins earlier than tipoff. pic.x.com/xREQooPRn5 – 11:36 AM
Unimaginable roar from the gang, principally standing, as Wemby made his strategy to the ground 46mins earlier than tipoff. pic.x.com/xREQooPRn5 – 11:36 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Citadel vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner – 11:35 AM
Starters for Spurs vs Pacers in France:
CP3 vs Haliburton
Vassell vs Nembhard
Citadel vs Mathurin
Barnes vs Siakam
Wemby vs Turner – 11:35 AM
Extra on this storyline
“He assured me that unless there is a physical problem, he would be there for Euro 2025,” he noted. Hunckler emphasised Wembanyama’s maturity and dedication to French basketball. “The luck we have now is that he’s a younger man with head and who thinks about French basketball and its improvement,” he concluded. -via BasketNews / January 28, 2025
GG Jackson on Victor Wembanyama: “My opinion has drastically modified. As a competitor, we all the time discover methods to hate. I’m fairly certain there are a number of 18-year-olds saying, ‘I’m higher than Cooper Flagg,’ however in actuality, it’s like, bro, cease. He’s creating a new wave. I feel like, in the next 20 or 30 years, we’re going to see a couple of 7’5” or 7’3” dudes bringing the ball up the court and doing things like that. -via YouTube / January 28, 2025
ClutchPoints: Anthony Davis: “Defensive Participant of the Yr…” Shams: “Do you agree Wemby’s gonna get it?” AD: “I feel like the narrative is being pushed for Wemby to get it. Right? He’s averaging what like 4 blocks… I don’t know how anything works anymore.” -via x.com / January 27, 2025
