Gabriel Pantel-Jouve

EuroLeague - Marcelinho Huertas is being persistently mentioned as a potential future head coach of Paris Basketball. While Julius Thomas is already attracting NBA interest, the Parisian club is reportedly exploring a deal with the Brazilian legend from Tenerife.

BCL - Trevor Hudgins is set to join PAOK Thessaloniki for the 2026-2027 season. The 26-year-old American point guard, a cornerstone of Le Mans over the past three seasons, is expected to sign with the Greek club, which is entering the EuroCup with major ambitions.

Three clubs in EuroLeague, three in EuroCup, two in BCL and potentially several representatives in FIBA Europe Cup: the European landscape for French clubs is starting to take shape for the 2026-2027 season. While some participations are almost confirmed, others still depend on club decisions and organizer invitations.

BCL - Trailing by 20 points in the third quarter, BC Rytas Vilnius turned things around in the fourth quarter to force overtime and claim the victory. It is the first time the Lithuanian club has won the Basketball Champions League (BCL).

BCL - Killian Tillie and Malaga, two-time defending BCL champions, were eliminated in the semifinals by AEK Athens (78-65) on Thursday evening in Badalona.

BCL - BC Rytas Vilnius qualified for the first BCL final in their history with a dominant win (87-69) in the first semi-final of the Final Four, against Tenerife.

Women's EuroLeague - Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will meet on Sunday in the Women's EuroLeague final, for a high-stakes Istanbul derby. On one side Marine Johannès, on the other Gabby Williams and Iliana Rupert: the European title will also be decided with a strong French accent.

Victor Wembanyama enters his first NBA playoffs with a clear ambition: lead the Spurs to the championship. Ahead of the series against Portland, the Frenchman made bold statements blending open ambition, clear-eyed realism, and daily dedication.

NCAA - Jess-Mine Zodia, the second-leading scorer in La Boulangère Wonderligue, is set to continue her career in the NCAA at the University of Miami, drawn by the new financial opportunities offered by NIL.

WNBA - Pauline Astier has found her future WNBA home with the New York Liberty, just as she has qualified for the Czech championship final with Prague.

NBA - Victor Wembanyama keeps making headlines as the regular season winds down, touching on environmental awareness, mental math demonstrations and individual award ambitions.

WNBA - Janelle Salaün and Iliana Rupert will remain in the Golden State fold. As the 2026 WNBA season approaches, the California franchise has extended qualifying offers to both French internationals, confirming its intention to rely on them despite the departure of Carla Leite.

Betclic ELITE - Limoges CSP could be in for a turbulent spring. Struggling on the court despite an increased budget, the club is reportedly considering a near-complete reset, from the sporting director to the head coach, while survival in Betclic ELITE is far from secured.