And not only because of his 2.18m size. 15.8pts, 2FG-55.6%, 3FG- 20%, FT-82.4%, 12rebs, 0.8ast, 2.8stl, 3to, 6blks. He scored in double figures 6 times in 13 games. [10] He was assigned to Centre Fédéral and made his Nationale Masculine 1 debut on 21 October, recording 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks in a 72–63 victory over STB Le Havre. Join our linker program. Wembanyama recorded a tournament-best 24 blocks during those four games. His father was in a long jump athlete who's record was 7.41 meters, and his mother was a basketball player for Stade Français. It has become a thrill now." He set his season-high with 22 points in 40 minutes against U18 Casademont Zaragoza on February 08, 2020. The shot-blocking rim protection and his rebounding rate are both not exactly a surprise for someone of his size, although his instincts and his reactivity are both considered elite. A rare performance, under the watch of his parents, which got France to qualify for the semifinal that will take place tonight (21h) against the host country. This year’s Eurocup season is loaded with top prospects. “He wants to be great, I could see that,” added Smith. He can do things that only a point guard or a shooting guard can normally do. It was cool. Uses his long limbs in contesting shots around the rim and on perimeter, disrupts plays, makes steals.. His instincts on the defensive end are really elite level and if the body fills out as it should over the years, he will be a scary defender even on NBA level. The French basketball prospect stands 7-foot-3 with a 7-foot-8 wingspan, but he has the quick handles and smooth jumper of a shooting guard. Subscribe to DraftExpress here http://www.youtube.com/user/DraftExpress?sub_confirmation=1. He set his season-high with 15 points in 23 minutes against Limoges CSP U21 on November 30, 2019.
pic.twitter.com/3u3ghHI0Pr. Are you a Stathead, too? Nanterre's home win against Bourg, 86-74. And most importantly, he loves basketball. He sees the court really well from his vantage point being 7-foot-3. Victor Wembanyama comes from a family of athletes. Do you have a blog? He has been living at the training center for a year and recently signed a two-year pro-aspirant contract. Wembanyama couldn’t produce much in the game but seeing his body and in how early development stage it is plus few glimpses of Forward skillset here and there make talent evaluators realize that they are dealing with the phenom. Finishing inside and rebounding were other great aspects of his game thanks to his physical profile. His mother takes care of his diet and a dietitian follows him.
The best shot blocker of the league, he also shot 32 three-pointers in 13 games, a reminder of his uncanny skills. He came into the spotlights in the summer of 2019, displaying exceptional mobility and unlimited potential during the U16 European Championship where France captured the silver medal and he was named to the All Tournament team. [11], On 29 October 2019, Wembanyama made his professional debut for Nanterre 92, playing 31 seconds against Brescia in the EuroCup. In Udine, Italy, one sees only him.
On September 09, 2020, Victor Wembanyama set his career high in rebounds in a France - Jeep Elite U21 game. That day he scored 22 points in 's road win against Le Havre, 63-72. The rewards have been fruitful and he has started to make history with his opportunities. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history.
The difference with Wembanyama is that he has a much more diverse skill set than Gobert, who still mostly plays around the basket in the interior for screen-and-dive plays and lobs. At 15 years, nine months and 25 days old, he became the second-youngest player after Stefan Petković to play in the EuroCup. Obviously the one who will start his second year of highschool in a few days with a year ahead, understood the message.
Had some trouble physically, boxing out opponents and getting to position back to the basket which is understandable at this moment. 0Victor Wembanyama statistics, career statistics and video highlights may be available on SofaScore for some of Victor Wembanyama and Nanterre 92 matches.
But the fact that he is even willing to step beyond the arc at this point in his development makes him an incredibly modern fit for the league. He is a center who most recently played for Centre Fédéral in France - NM 1.. Victor Wembanyama's full bio They were great people,” said Oliver. Victor Wembanyama Height: 208cm - 6’10’’ Born: 04.01.2004 Nationality: France Position: Center Current team: Nanterre RANK: But his game doesn’t end in defense, his offensive game is also unique and hasn’t been seen by many players.
© 2019 Sports Phenoms, Inc., All Rights Reserved | This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by SOF, Inc. The French basketball prospect stands 7-foot-3 with a 7-foot-8 wingspan, but he has the quick handles and smooth jumper of a shooting guard. In Udine, Italy, one sees only him. Nonetheless, all these factors put together make him a very unique prospect that is a must to follow. [2] Wembanyama was coached in basketball by his mother, who played the sport, since he was four or five years old.
The youngest player on this list and I dare to say it, that he is the player with the highest upside/potential.