At the start of the season, observers expected more Ismael Kamagate or Ousmane Dieng… But in the end, it is Hugo Besson who will approach the Draft with the status of the most impressive young Frenchman. During the traditional Combine, the former Saint-Quentin destroyed everything in his path!
Let’s be honest, few people knew Hugo Besson before the season. So obviously, French basketball enthusiasts and more particularly Pro B knew that the young fullback had talent, he was the best scorer in the championship last year, but even they must have been surprised by his explosion in Australia with Sky. Sports Breakers.
Unlike his compatriot and teammate Ousmane Dieng, who arrived in Oceania as part of the “Next Stars” program, which offers a staggering salary to young prospects who want to discover the professional world before trying their luck in the NBA, the former de Saint-Quentin did not have the star label immediately, he had to get it with exceptional performances.
Hugo Besson is a hit in the Draft Combine
Thanks to his express progress, the young Frenchman was invited by the NBA to the Draft Combine, this meeting so important for players who aspire to join the big league. Prospects follow a series of tests, exercises, play friendly matches in front of the eyes of the scouts, with the hope of increasing their ratings… On the first days of the event, Hugo Besson is very much to his advantage.
Hugo Besson shooting it well in the spot-up 3-point shooting drill. Not going to need much of an adjustment from the international line it looks. pic.twitter.com/oNvJ6pOexd
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 18, 2022
During this long-range shooting exercise, Hugo Besson distinguished himself with a marvelous 22/27, which is rather exceptional for a player who is not used to American courts. In Australia as in Europe the 3-point line is closer to the basket, but the Frenchman was not destabilized by these new dimensions. And that’s not all, since he also showed all his talent in prospect matches. He notably scored on NCAA star Drew Timme.
Hugo Besson dicing up Drew Timme on the switch for tough finish off the glass. Showing a lot of game here so far. pic.twitter.com/EijalnDC15
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 18, 2022
Hugo Besson was very skilful in shooting during this first day of the Combine, he was very aggressive in attacking the basket, which must have pleased the observers. But to go even higher, he will have to make an effort defensively and show his abilities in the field.
