European champions France ready to flourish in Minsk
PARIS (FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018) – After a glorious title on home soil at the FIBA U16 Women’s European Championship 2017, France hope a gifted generation can do excel on the global stage
PARIS (FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018) – After a glorious title on home soil last year at Le Prado in Bourges at the FIBA U16 Women’s European Championship, France are hoping their gifted generation can excel on the global stage.
With their well-respected head coach Arnaud Guppillotte also back on board, this dream and winning combination could see them make a serious challenge for the podium at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018.
| France 18-player squad for FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018 | |||
| Kendra Chery | Fayzat Djoumoi | Yvanna Enjolvy | Yohanna Ewodo |
| Laetitia Famibelle | Marine Fauthoux | Ewl Guennoc | Jade Hamaoui |
| Camille Hillotte | Anaia Hoard | Stecy Montaboard | Marie Pardon |
| Iliana Rupert | Janelle Salaun | Coumba Sow | Zoe Wadoux |
| Eve Wembanyama | Leck-olivia Yale | ||
The preparation will get underway on May 26 in Voiron, when 18 players will be given an opportunity to shine, with an important friendly tournament in Italy due to take place shortly before the main business in Minsk.
Leading the way is last year’s MVP Iliana Rupert, who has penned a deal with EuroLeague Women side, Tango Bourges Basket.
Un stage d'évaluation pour l'#EDFU17F, première étape au Temple -sur-Lot pour la préparation au Mondial #fibau17https://t.co/Alz33awGz8 pic.twitter.com/QmVbZPvjFr
— FFBB (@ffbasketball) May 15, 2018
She will be joined in the paint by the athletic Kendra Chery who will be looking to make an even bigger impact than last year.
Meanwhile the backcourt will be looked after by a string of intelligent players such as Marie Pardon and Marine Fauthoux, with Zoe Wadoux delivering a major three-point threat.
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