Dijon, France – Lorenz Sanz, a rising star in French basketball, has been selected to participate in the Next Generation Tournament, a showcase event sanctioned by the EuroLeague. The talented guard, who currently plays for JDA Dijon’s Espoirs and U18 teams, will represent a European select team in Belgrade.
Sanz, the youngest son of former Estac captain, has been steadily progressing through the ranks of French basketball. Having previously played for Basket Sancéo Troyen, he’s now honing his skills within the JDA Dijon system. Born in 2009, Sanz has already garnered attention from the French national team staff and represented his country at the U16 European Championship last year.
The Next Generation Tournament is a highly regarded competition that serves as a platform for promising young players to showcase their talent to scouts from EuroLeague clubs. It’s a crucial step in the development of many future professional basketball players.
According to FIBA’s player profile, Sanz is a 6’1” shooting guard. His recent statistics from the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2025 demonstrate a well-rounded game. He averaged 6.7 points, and 2.3 rebounds per game during the tournament, also contributing 2.7 assists. His shooting percentages included 51.3% from the field, 65.4% from two-point range, and 23.1% from beyond the arc. He also recorded a notable 66.7% from the free-throw line.
During the U16 EuroBasket, Sanz’s performance varied across games. He scored 3 points against Slovenia, 1 point against Finland, 1 point against Slovenia, 14 points against Estonia, 15 points against Italy, 4 points against Spain, and 2 points against Latvia. He consistently demonstrated an ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game, including scoring, rebounding, and assisting.
The JDA Dijon U21 team has been a key developmental ground for Sanz this season. In 13 games with Dijon U21, he averaged 11.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. He shot 55.6% from the field, 44.4% from two-point range, and 72.7% from the free-throw line. His contributions highlight his growing impact on the team’s offensive and defensive efforts.
Sanz’s selection for the Next Generation Tournament is a testament to his hard work and potential. It provides a significant opportunity for him to compete against some of the best young players in Europe and further elevate his profile. The tournament in Belgrade will be a crucial experience as he continues his basketball journey.
The Next Generation Tournament is scheduled to accept place in Belgrade, offering Sanz a chance to compete on an international stage. Fans and scouts alike will be watching closely to see how the young French guard performs. This event represents a significant step forward in Sanz’s career, and it will be interesting to observe his development as he continues to pursue his basketball aspirations.
Further updates on Sanz’s participation and performance in the Next Generation Tournament will be available through official JDA Dijon and EuroLeague channels. This represents a developing story, and Archysport will continue to provide coverage as more information becomes available.
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