« We all followed his example »: Guerschon Yabusele’s record game revitalizes Team France
Sept 3, 2025
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
After their big performance, Guerschon Yabusele and Team France make L’Équipe’s front page
EuroBasket - Following his historic 36-point game against Poland (83-76), Guerschon Yabusele appears on the front page of L'Équipe newspaper this Wednesday, September 3rd. This media recognition highlights the impact of his performance and Team France's bounce back at EuroBasket.
Photo Credit : Julie Dumélié
Guerschon Yabusele (2.01 m, 29 years old) not only led France to victory against Poland (83-76) with 36 points, but he also made the front page of L’Équipe newspaper this Wednesday, September 3rd. A media recognition that emphasizes the significance of his historic game at EuroBasket 2025.
The Expected Response
Two days after the loss against Israel, Guerschon Yabusele had promised to bounce back. His response was masterful: 36 points, the third-highest total in French EuroBasket history, behind Hervé Dubuisson (39 in 1985) and Yann Bonato (38 in 1995). This performance, beyond its sporting significance, immediately found media resonance.
A Strong Front Page Image
This Wednesday morning, L’Équipe readers discovered a large photo of the French captain on the front page. A symbol of a landmark game, but also of the collective recovery of a Team France that had been criticized after their performance against Israel.
Being on the front page of the reference sports daily remains a strong sign: Yabusele has marked a turning point in the competition, and his leadership is now highlighted at the national level.
« We all followed his example »
His teammates were quick to praise this performance. « He took the lead as needed. With his energy, with his words. Even at halftime, he talked to us. He said we needed to show more determination. And he didn’t just say it with words, he showed it on the court. We all followed his example, » Jaylen Hoard confided.
Elie Okobo agreed: « It wasn’t a selfish game. He took the right shots, he was aggressive, and defensively, he was brilliant. We need him at this level. »
A Significant Exposure
Team France is used to the spotlight, but making L’Équipe‘s front page is never trivial. It reflects a player’s and team’s impact on the national sporting moment. For Yabusele and Les Bleus, it’s a strong symbol: after disappointment, the bounce-back is here, and the EuroBasket campaign is back on track.
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve est le fondateur et rédacteur en chef de BeBasket, qu’il anime depuis 2010 (sous le nom de Catch & Shoot). Passé par l’Ecole Publique de Journaliste de Tours, puis deux universités en Amérique du Nord, il a pu développer son expertise sur le basket français, de la Ligue Nationale aux divisions amateurs, durant ces 20 dernières années. En parallèle, il est aussi engagé dans le développement de clubs du côté de Montpellier.
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