Victor Wembanyama Named Captain of French Basketball Team
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Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs star, has been named captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. He will lead the team in their games against Slovenia and Sweden. Wembanyama, who helped France win a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is seen as the leader of France's next generation of players. This is his first time captaining the team since the Paris Olympics in 2024.
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