Victor Wembanyama shines in France’s men’s basketball warmup match ahead of the Paris Olympics. The NBA Rookie of the Year impressed with powerful dunks and a game-high 24 points against Turkey. Teaming up with veteran Rudy Gobert, Wembanyama showed promise for France’s gold medal bid. The team is gearing up for the Games with high hopes after a close loss to the USA in Tokyo. With the emergence of new talents like Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr, French basketball is on the rise. France is set to face tough competition in Group B, including Japan and Germany. The country’s three players in the top 10 NBA draft picks showcase the growing talent pool. Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential France-USA showdown in the Olympics. Stay updated with AP Olympics coverage for more on France’s basketball journey at the Paris Olympics.
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