Overview

• France failed to medal for the first time since 2007, losing to Spain in the semifinal and to Italy in the bronze match as Italy celebrated its first European medal since 1995.
• Key players including Gabby Williams and Marine Johannès missed EuroBasket to prioritize WNBA commitments, weakening France’s depth.
• The team managed only two successful three-point shots out of 20 attempts in the bronze match, underscoring its offensive struggles.
• Coach Jean-Aimé Toupane faces mounting calls to resign after DTN Alain Contensoux publicly deemed the campaign a failure.
• The French Basketball Federation has launched an uncompromising review of tactics and preparation ahead of 2026 World Cup qualification.