Overview

• The official 12-player roster was announced on Aug. 17 following a 78-73 win over Spain and will compete at EuroBasket 2025 beginning Aug. 27.
• France’s interior depth now hinges on Mam Jaiteh and rookie Alexandre Sarr after the absences of Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Mathias Lessort and Vincent Poirier.
• Despite averaging 18.2 points per game en route to a domestic championship, Paris Basketball’s Nadir Hifi was cut in favor of Sylvain Francisco to diversify guard profiles.
• Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté declined a recall to fill the pivot vacancy in order to focus on his NBA season.
• The squad retains a clear ambition to contend for gold and will lean on swift guard-driven tactics to offset its limited frontcourt resources.