The French national team is trying to qualify ... Also, we talk about Chris Paul’s milestone, evaluate Victor Wembanyama’s durability and give a shout-out to the great Charles Bassey.

The French national team showed a lot of promise during its 2020 run, but they didn't have Victor Wembanyama, who San Antonio selected with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft.

Victor Wembanyama is playing in his first Olympic basketball tournament for the French national team. France has yet to win a gold medal in Olympic basketball. France is in Group B alongside ...

Victor Wembanyama has made one thing clear: playing for Team France is a priority he’s not willing to compromise. After helping lead France to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics, the 7-foot-4 ...

Victor Wembanyama joined LeBron James and Tom Brady for a special taping of his podcast, "The Shop", at Fanatics Fest on ...

Victor Wembanyama is the future of French basketball ... as he was seen grabbing fellow NBA veteran Evan Fournier behind Wemby. Team France put an end to their playful mood once the game ...

Victor Wembanyama lived up to his exceedingly ... Wembanyama also has a sister, Ève Wembanyama, who in 2017 helped the French U-16 team win the FIBA-U16 Women's European Championship.

Alex Kirschenbaum is a Newsweek reporter covering sports and entertainment content based in Los Angeles. He has in-depth knowledge of all things basketball, particularly the NBA and WNBA.

At 20 years old, Victor Wembanyama is being counted on to be the best player on a France team that has realistic expectations to win a gold medal. It's a heavy burden for a guy with one season of ...