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Alicia Tournebize’s Two-Handed Dunk Highlights France’s Bronze at U18 EuroBasket

Her 19-point, 12-rebound performance under a training-intern contract at Tango Bourges Basket underscores her rapid rise toward WNBA contention.

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Overview

  • Her two-handed dunk energized France during the U18 EuroBasket bronze medal game against Belgium, contributing to a 72–47 victory.
  • Tournebize delivered 19 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks on 8-of-12 shooting to lead France in multiple statistical categories.
  • At 17, the 6-foot-4 center has become the first French woman to dunk in both club and international competition, including an NF2 league matchup.
  • She holds a training-intern contract with Tango Bourges Basket’s professional roster after progressing through its U15 and U18 squads.
  • As the daughter of Hall of Famer Isabelle Fijalkowski, her viral dunks underscore France’s sustained strength in women’s basketball development.