From Rytas Vilnius defending their title to dark horses like SIG Strasbourg and Nanterre 92, here's the complete analytical breakdown of every BCL contender, with NBA Europe qualification now raising the stakes to an entirely new level.
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ByJulien Burke-
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.
Betclic Elite Semifinals — Nanterre 92 erased a double-digit deficit in the final quarter to defeat AS Monaco 98-89 in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 series at 1-1. A 36-18 run in the last period sealed a stunning road victory at the Salle Gaston Médecin.
ByJulien Burke-
Promise made, promise kept: Victor Wembanyama becomes a shareholder of Nanterre 92. The "big news" is now official. The French phenomenon is investing financially and symbolically in the Hauts-de-Seine club where he played from 2014 to 2021, from U11 to the professional team.
Betclic ELITE - A historic night at Paris La Défense Arena with more than 17,000 fans turns tense as Monaco leaves Mike James off the roster amid off-court turmoil
The draw for the Leaders Cup 2026 was held this Thursday, January 15. In Poitiers, at the Futuroscope arena, the lineup promises very exciting matchups from February 20 to 22, with several former winners and finalists in attendance.
Betclic ELITE - In a home upset, Élan Chalon fell to Nanterre (78-86) during the first round of Betclic ELITE. At the Colisée, Elric Delord's men struggled against an uncompromising Paris region defense and catastrophic outside shooting, allowing Nanterre to claim an impressive opening victory.
Betclic ELITE - Frédéric Donnadieu, president of Nanterre 92, shows confidence and enthusiasm before the start of the 2025-2026 Betclic ELITE season, launching this Tuesday evening in Chalon. With Julien Mahé's arrival and the expected breakthrough of local young talent Hugo Yimga-Moukouri, the club is betting on a new cycle mixing experience and youth.
Betclic ELITE - Jeremy Senglin returns to Nanterre for a third stint. After a successful first season in 2018-2019, then a less notable second spell between 2021 and 2022, the American guard returns to Julien Mahé's squad after a season in Poland.
Betclic ELITE - Courted by Cholet and Strasbourg, Mathis Dossou-Yovo is now closer to signing with Nanterre, according to our information. The Paris region club has managed to convince the All-Star center, who seemed closer to joining Cholet until Wednesday.
Betclic ELITE - Julien Mahé was introduced this Tuesday as the new head coach of Nanterre 92. The former Saint-Quentin coach has signed for three seasons, until 2028.
Betclic ELITE - Before a crucial match to get back on track, the former leader Cholet (now 4th) has implemented measures to re-mobilize after this series of three defeats. Coach Lefrançois shared more details with the press at La Meilleraie.
