France Debuts Young Star Game to Showcase Rising Basketball Talent

The inaugural event in Levallois brought together the country's top young players, offering them exposure to NBA scouts and fans.

The Young Star Game, organized by the French National Basketball League, showcased the country's best players aged 15 to 21 in Levallois on January 21, 2025.
Team Rigaudeau defeated Team Sonko 87-75 in a competitive match led by renowned coaches Antoine Rigaudeau and Moustapha Sonko.
The event included a draft-style combine, Media Day, and a three-point contest, providing a platform for NBA scouts to evaluate French basketball prospects.
Noah Penda of Le Mans Sarthe Basket earned MVP honors, highlighting his athleticism and potential as a future star.
The game was held alongside the NBA Paris Games, further cementing France's growing prominence in the global basketball scene.