[Video] Adam Atamna’s exceptional performance (24 points at age 17) against Monaco

Two days after being discussed in the Courtside podcast as one of the most promising young French players, Adam Atamna (1.95m, 17 years old) delivered a remarkable performance at the Astroballe. Against Monaco’s powerhouse, the son of Karim Atamna – former Pro B standout and NM1 MVP in 2009-2010 – led ASVEL with composure and precision: 24 points on 7/13 shooting (4/8 from 3-point range), 2 assists and 1 rebound in 25 minutes.

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Already impressive before halftime (14 points on 5/6 shooting), the young guard helped build a significant lead (56-41). However, despite this successful first half, the second half turned in Monaco’s favor, led by an once again unstoppable Mike James.

Remember this name: Adam Atamna.

24 points tonight against Monaco, he’s 17 years old. pic.twitter.com/4DJTsOZfaS

— LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) October 19, 2025

« We must use this to grow »

« There’s obviously frustration but regarding commitment, there’s not much to say to the players. We faced some great players in the second half and particularly one who made the difference by himself, namely Mike James. This week has been difficult because we faced Nunn, Edwards and James. With our weapons, we did much of what we wanted to do and we must use this to grow, » commented Pierric Poupet in Le Progrès.

Without Thomas Heurtel, Shaquille Harrison or Edwin Jackson, and with Zac Seljaas quickly in foul trouble, ASVEL still held on until the end (98-97 with 1:26 remaining) before falling short. Frustrating, but full of lessons.

🚨 Adam Atamna (17 years old) new French basketball phenom!

Leading scorer in the LDLC ASVEL vs AS Monaco clash at halftime with 14 points.

THE FUTURE 💎#BetclicELITE pic.twitter.com/l4jrE6p2N8

— Betclic ELITE (@Betclic_ELITE) October 19, 2025

Adam Atamna, a name to remember

A member of the French U18 national team this summer, Adam Atamna continues to impress with his maturity. Calm, clear-headed and technically sound, he confirms match after match that he is one of the most promising French guards of his generation.

His performance against Monaco could mark a turning point: at just 17 years old, the young Villeurbanne native proved he could already shine against a EuroLeague team. Watch his game highlights in the following tweet:

🇫🇷 Adam Atamna (2007 | 6’5″ Combo Guard) delivered a breakout performance for ASVEL in the Betclic Élite regular season against EuroLeague powerhouse AS Monaco.
At just 17 years old, he stepped up as the team’s leading scorer, showing maturity, confidence, and elite fundamentals… pic.twitter.com/vwtYXc7NJE

— Scouting lab (@scouting_lab) October 19, 2025