The French men's basketball team officially announced the 12-player Olympic roster! Would-be champion loses Wenban leads 9 current NBA players

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2024-05-17 05:45Posted in Tianjin Sports Creators

On May 17, Beijing time, there are 70 days left before the opening of the Olympic Games. Earlier today, the French men's basketball team officially released the 12-member list of the team competing in the Olympic Games, including Wembanyama, Gobert and other 9 current NBA players, the lineup is very strong.

The specific 12-man roster of the French team is:

Nicolas Batum, Bilal Koulibaly, Ousmane Kiang, Evan Fournier, Rudy Gobert;

Killian Hayes; Theo Maledon; Frank Ntilikina; Eli Okobo; Vincent Poirier;

Victor Wembanyama, Gerchon Yabsele.

In the 12-man roster of the French team, the biggest names are undoubtedly Gobert and Wembanyama. Gobert won his fourth career DPOY trophy this season and is now leading France to the playoffs. Wembanyama had just finished his rookie season, and he was voted Rookie of the Year without any doubt. Interestingly, the only players left who have not been eliminated are Gobert and Dieng, although their Timberwolves and Thunder both trailed 2-3 in the semifinals.

Only three of France's 12-man roster this summer are not playing in the NBA now: Vincent Poirier, Guerchon Yabuselle and Elie Okobo. They used to have NBA experience, but now they all play overseas. In addition, this year's favourite, Sarr, is not on the list for France to compete in the Olympics.

The men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics will feature 12 teams and will be played between 27 July and 10 August. As hosts, France have been drawn in Group B, which also includes Germany and Japan. In the eyes of many media people, the French team is the favorite to prevent the United States from winning the championship, so what can they achieve at the Olympics? Let's wait and see.

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