BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque signs rookie to fill power forward position
August 12, 2025
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque announces new signing
Betcluc ELITE - BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque officially announced this Tuesday the signing of David Joplin. The 22-year-old American power forward will begin his professional career in the North, leaving the maritime club with only one center position to fill.
Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) reacts after a block during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Photo Credit : © Brad Penner-Imagn Images
As announced, David Joplin (6’7″, 22 years old) is BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque’s new recruit. After playing at Marquette University, the American power forward will start his professional career in Betclic ELITE with the maritime team.
A modern profile to complete the frontcourt
From Marquette University, where he completed a full four-year program, David Joplin became the Golden Eagles’ all-time leader in games played. In his final college year (14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists), he distinguished himself with his long-range shooting (226 three-point attempts in 2024/25) and ability to stretch defenses. After playing in the NBA Summer League with the Milwaukee Bucks, he chose to come to Europe to begin his professional career.
𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧, 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞̀𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞!✍️
Le @BCMBasket est heureux de vous confirmer la signature de l’ailier fort David Joplin (2.01m – 22 ans) qui lancera sa carrière professionnelle dans le Nord 🏴☠️
🗞️👉 https://t.co/AIU1bijora#MoreThanTheNorth pic.twitter.com/OMwjMI7bCh
— BCM Basketball (@BCMBasket) August 12, 2025
BCM looking for a center
Athletic and known for being able to meet the physical demands of Betclic ELITE, Joplin is the second-to-last piece of the puzzle for BCM’s 2025/2026 roster. As stated in the club’s announcement, only a center position remains to be filled to complete the squad.
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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