Youth infusion: Wembanyama to play in EuroLeague / News - Basketnews.com

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Victor Wembanyama, a 17-year-old who's widely regarded as the most talented young player in Europe, transferred to LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.

Victor Wembanyama

Team:Nanterre 92Position:CAge:17Height:218 cmWeight:95 kgBirth place:FranceProfileNewsStatistics

As first reported by BeBasket.fr, the EuroLeague team acquired Wembanyama from Nanterre 92 for an €80,000 transfer fee.

2.18 m center made his professional debut at the age of 15 and last season was named the best young player in the JEEP Elite league. During 17 MPG of play, he averaged 6.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks.

In 2019-20 Wembanyama participated in the Euroleague Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas. He was selected to the Starting Five after averaging 15.8 PPG, 12.0 RPG, and a tournament-best 6.0 BPG.

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