Team France has been busy preparing for the 2024 Olympics with a series of exhibition games. The team has had a mixed performance in their exhibition games so far.
Their schedule started with a dominant 96-46 victory over Turkey on July 3, followed by a solid 90-66 win against Germany on July 6. However, they faced a setback in a rematch with Germany, losing 65-70 on July 8. On July 12, France played against Serbia but fell short again with a 67-79 loss.
France will face Canada on July 16th and Australia on July 17th in their remaining exhibition games. Following the exhibition matches, France will kick off their Paris Olympics campaign against Brazil on July 27 at 5:15 p.m. CET (11:15 a.m. ET).
After Brazil, they will face Japan on July 30 at the same time slot. Their final group stage game will be against Germany on August 2 at 9 p.m. CET (3 p.m. ET).
These Olympic matches will be televised live on France Televisions and Peacock.
Team France’s Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic Basketball Tournament
France’s roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament boasts a mix of experienced veterans and promising young talents. Here’s a look at the players who will be representing France on the international stage:
- Victor Wembanyama – San Antonio Spurs (NBA)
- Rudy Gobert – Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
- Nicolas Batum – Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
- Bilal Coulibaly – Washington Wizards (NBA)
- Andrew Albicy – Dreamland Gran Canaria (Spain)
- Guerschon Yabusele – Real Madrid (Spain)
- Isaia Cordinier – Virtus Bologna (France)
- Nando de Colo – LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (France)
- Evan Fournier – Free agent
- Mathias Lessort – Panathinaikos Athens (Greece)
- Frank Ntilikina – Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
- Matthew Strazel – AS Monaco (Monaco)
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France won three silver medals in the Olympics in 1948, 2000, and 2020. It’s time for Wembanyama’s team to repeat history and bring the first gold for their nation.
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