French-trained players still without contracts for 2025-2026
August 1, 2025
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
Amine Noua courted by FC Barcelona and Baskonia for EuroLeague return
EuroLeague - After leaving his Japanese club, Amine Noua is being closely monitored by FC Barcelona and Baskonia, two Spanish Liga Endesa clubs, according to media outlet Encestando.
Photo Credit : acb Photo / Aitor Bouzo
Amine Noua (2.02m, 28 years old) could return to EuroLeague courts. According to Encestando, the 28-year-old French international has drawn interest from two Spanish league powerhouses: FC Barcelona and Baskonia. This represents a serious opportunity for the former ASVEL and Fenerbahçe player, following a successful season in Granada.
El Baskonia piensa en Amine Noua, que ha estado también en la agenda del Barcelona https://t.co/mku7FNQYa0
— www.encestando.es (@webEncestando) July 31, 2025
Barcelona and Baskonia considering Noua
After being released from his contract with a Japanese team he had just joined, Amine Noua is on the market. According to journalist Javier Maestro (Encestando), the French power forward is on the radar of FC Barcelona and Baskonia, both looking for non-EU players at a reasonable cost.
In Baskonia’s case, discussions are reportedly already underway. The Basque club recently signed another Frenchman, Clément Frisch, and still has Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot on their roster. If Noua were to sign in Vitoria, he would strengthen a power forward rotation with varied profiles, where Tadas Sedekerskis and Frisch can also play at the small forward position.
For Barça, the interest in Noua comes particularly after failing to sign Yoan Makoundou, whom Monaco decided to keep. The Catalan club could thus turn to another French power forward, especially since Noua already has EuroLeague experience, albeit limited, with ASVEL and Fenerbahçe.
Strong season in Granada despite relegation
During the 2024-2025 season, Amine Noua stood out in Liga Endesa wearing Granada’s jersey. Despite the club’s relegation to the second division, the former Villeurbanne player posted solid statistics with averages of 16 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Amine NOUA
Position(s):Power Forward
Height:202 cm
Age:28 years (07/02/1997)
Nationality:
Stats 2024-2025 / Liga Endesa
PPG
16.1
#5
RPG
6.5
#5
APG
1.4
#99
At 28 years old, the long-time ASVEL-trained player is looking for a new challenge. The option of returning to EuroLeague with a stable and competitive club could represent a turning point in his career. It remains to be seen whether Barcelona or Vitoria will materialize this interest in the coming days.
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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