At the club since 2014, since he was ten years old, Victor Wenbanyama (2m19, 17 years old) announced he left Nanterre a few days ago, but without specifying its new destination. And according to information from BeBasket, it will be, without too much surprise, Tony Parker’s Asvel.
With a reduced budget, and with a post 4 which should find itself deserted while Guerschon Yabusele and Amine Noua are leaving, Asvel will be able to empower the immense French prospect who will have an important role in the French championship, but who will discover especially the highest European level with the EuroLeague.
Author of a season with 6.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 against per game, in 17 minutes on average (18 games), Victor Wenbanyama still has a lot to learn and the trainers of Villeurbanne, Jo Gomis and Paccelis Morlende, will have a great project to support in the years to come.
Voted best youngster of the 2020/21 season in a Jeep Elite, and best blocker also in the French championship, Victor Wenbanyama is already on the radar of all NBA scouts with his combination of size and technical qualities. The next “unicorn” is normally expected across the Atlantic for the 2023 Draft but he could land there next season if Adam Silver confirms the change of age to the Draft…
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