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Victor Wembanyama Returns to French National Team for World Cup Qualifiers

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Victor Wembanyama is included in the French men's basketball team's 15-player roster for the second round of World Cup qualifiers.
  • This marks Wembanyama's first appearance for France since the Paris Olympics.
  • France, already qualified from the first round with a 5-1 record, will face Slovenia and Sweden in late August.

Victor Wembanyama is set to make his return to the French national basketball team for the second round of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The San Antonio Spurs star was named in the 15-player roster announced by the French Basketball Federation, marking his first international appearance since the Paris Olympics.

French head coach Frederic Fauthoux expressed the importance of Wembanyama's willingness to play, calling him a "leader of this generation." The team is preparing for upcoming matches against Slovenia and Sweden in late August. France secured their qualification for this second round with a strong 5-1 record in the initial phase.

Wembanyama's willingness to play is very important for the team.

— Frederic FauthouxFrench head coach Frederic Fauthoux commented on Victor Wembanyama's inclusion in the national team roster.

Wembanyama will join other notable players on the squad, including Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, and former Orlando Magic player Evan Fournier. The inclusion of these seasoned professionals alongside Wembanyama signals France's ambition to perform well in the qualifiers.

He is the undisputed leader of this generation.

— Frederic FauthouxFrench head coach Frederic Fauthoux described Victor Wembanyama's significance to the team.
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