Paris Basketball prepares to host Partizan Belgrade at the adidas arena for Round 2 of the EuroLeague season, a fixture highlighted by the return of four former club players who previously represented the French capital side. The match brings back familiar faces on the opposing roster, tracing different eras of the club’s recent rise through domestic and European competition.
Kyle Allman Jr. Reaches EuroLeague With Partizan
Kyle Allman Jr. stands as the sole player in the group who experienced the opening seasons of Paris Basketball in the elite tier of French basketball. Arriving in 2021, the American guard immediately made his mark on the parquet floors of the Halle Carpentier. Across two campaigns wearing the Paris jersey, Allman averaged 15 points per game and showcased a versatile offensive skill set. Following subsequent stints with Darüşşafaka, Beşiktaş, and Türk Telekom, Allman now arrives at the adidas arena to make his EuroLeague debut with Partizan Belgrade.
Kevarrius Hayes Brings French Championship Pedigree
Kevarrius Hayes enters the matchup as the only player on the list holding a French championship title. During a single season in Paris following his arrival in the summer of 2024, the center left a lasting imprint under the guidance of staff that included former San Antonio Spurs pivot Tiago Splitter. Hayes contributed heavily to the club’s European campaign, secured the Coupe de France, and helped capture the Betclic ÉLITE title. After previously featuring for Monaco, Hayes now returns to the French capital with the Belgrade side.
Lamar Stevens Brings NBA Experience to Belgrade
Lamar Stevens represents the only player in the traveling party with prior NBA experience, having previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies. The forward joined Paris Basketball for the 2025–2026 season to experience European competition for the first time. Hampered by an initial injury, Stevens maintained a short adaptation period before producing notable performances, highlighted by a 24-point display in Game 4 of the Betclic ÉLITE Finals. His second season on the continent continues in Belgrade.
Derek Willis Transitions From Kentucky Roots
Derek Willis rounds out the quartet of returning players. Formed at the University of Kentucky, the power forward took his initial steps in the EuroLeague with Anadolu Efes before spending time with Paris Basketball. Despite managing physical setbacks, Willis delivered key scoring performances during his tenure in Paris, including a 22-point outing against Dubai. He now begins a new chapter of his career with Partizan.
Match Context and Next Steps
Paris Basketball will formally acknowledge the contributions of its former players ahead of the Round 2 clash at the adidas arena.
