Victor Wembanyama will play for French NT in FIBA Qualifiers window / News - Basketnews.com

Victor Wembanyama will play against the Czech Republic and Lithuania for the French national team in February.

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After dazzling the basketball world in his first two matches with the French national team in November, Victor Wembanyama will return to the international stage again.

Victor Wembanyama

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The French Basketball Federation has confirmed that the projected no. 1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft will play for the French national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers window in February.

Wembanyama played two games against Lithuania and Bosnia and Herzegovina several months ago.The French wunderkind finished the game vs Lithuania with 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting, making all 7 free throws, and grabbing 9 rebounds for 23 PIR.

The game against the Bosnians was less effective - 19 points (4/9 2PT, 3/6 3PT, 2/3 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocks for 18 PIR.

France's first match-up of the window will come against the Czech Republic on February 23rd while the second battle is scheduled to be against Lithuania on February 26th. The French national team is already through to the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the two matches will only be a formality for the squad.

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