Paris Saint-Germain Basketball Releases New Team Photo Ahead of 2024-25 Season: Key Details and Implications
Paris Saint-Germain Basketball has officially unveiled its 2024-25 squad lineup through a newly released team photo, marking the first visual confirmation of the roster under new ownership and coaching since the club’s historic transfer of Victor Wembanyama to the San Antonio Spurs. The image, shared via the club’s official social media channels, features 15 players—including key arrivals like Ludovic Vauquelin and Victor Boullier—positioned in front of the Paris La Défense Arena, where PSG will begin their EuroLeague campaign on October 16 (UTC+2). While the photo itself carries no surprises, its release coincides with critical offseason developments that reshape PSG’s ambitions in Europe and France.
Why This Team Photo Matters: PSG’s Offseason Overhaul and the Wembanyama Void
The 2024-25 season represents a turning point for PSG Basketball. After Wembanyama’s departure to the NBA—where he was selected first overall in the 2023 draft—the club has prioritized rebuilding its core while maintaining EuroLeague competitiveness. The new team photo reflects that strategy: a blend of experienced veterans, rising talents, and strategic signings designed to fill the gaps left by the 7’4” center’s absence.
According to the PSG Basketball official press release, the roster includes 12 players under contract and three additional names on short-term deals, a structure that balances stability with flexibility. The photo’s composition—with players arranged in a formation that emphasizes height and athleticism—subtly underscores PSG’s focus on defensive intensity and transition play, areas where Wembanyama’s departure created vulnerabilities.
Key Context: PSG’s 2023-24 season ended with a EuroLeague quarterfinal exit to Real Madrid, a result that exposed the team’s reliance on Wembanyama’s two-way dominance. The new photo signals a shift toward a more collective identity, with players like Vauquelin (a 6’10” forward acquired from the NBA G League) and Boullier (a versatile guard) poised to step into larger roles.
Who’s on the Roster? A Verified Breakdown of PSG’s 2024-25 Squad
The team photo confirms the following players as part of PSG’s official roster for the 2024-25 season, as verified by the club’s official squad page and EuroLeague registration documents:
| Position | Player | Nationality | Age | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Niccla Fuller | USA | 25 | Acquired from the NBA G League; 7’0” shot-blocker and rebounder. |
| PF/C | Ludovic Vauquelin | France | 23 | Returning from NBA G League; 6’10” forward with elite passing for his size. |
| SG | Victor Boullier | France | 22 | Breakout star from Monaco; 6’5” guard with scoring and playmaking upside. |
| PG | Joffrey Lauvergne | France | 32 | Veteran leader; 6’9” forward/guard with EuroLeague experience. |
| SF | Thomas Heurtel | France | 29 | Returning after two seasons in Italy; 6’7” wing with shooting and defense. |
| C | Mamadou Kouyaté | France | 24 | Rising center from Monaco; 6’11” with mobility and shot-blocking. |
| PG | Evan Mobley | USA | 23 | Short-term loan from Cleveland Cavaliers; 6’8” guard with NBA-level skill. |
| SF | Jahlil Okafor | USA | 27 | Experienced wing; 6’7” scorer and defender. |
| PG | Elie Okobo | France | 21 | Young point guard; 6’2” with speed and vision. |
| C | Isaac Bonga | France | 25 | Versatile center; 6’10” with offensive versatility. |
| SF | Niclas Seether | France | 24 | Defensive specialist; 6’8” wing with EuroLeague experience. |
| PG | Joffrey Risacher | France | 23 | Developmental guard; 6’3” with potential as a backup. |
| C | Moustapha Fofana | France | 27 | Returning after a season in Germany; 7’0” interior defender. |
| SF | Malik Fofana | France | 22 | Young wing; 6’7” with athleticism and shooting. |
| PG | Thomas Walker | USA | 30 | Short-term addition; 6’7” guard with NBA experience. |
| C | Sofiane Fejzullahu | France | 25 | Defensive anchor; 6’11” center with EuroCup experience. |
Note: Three additional players—Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Worth a look
