Cordinier replaces Ntilikina, Lessort's situation remains unclear / News - Basketnews.com

Isaia Cordinier will replace Frank Ntilikina on the final World Cup roster. While Mathias Lessort continues rehab, Vincent Poirier was called up to join the French national team in friendly games in Japan.

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In July, the French national team's head coach Vincent Collet announced the final 12-man roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. However, two players haven't been able to compete due to injuries.

Vincent Poirier

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First, Mathias Lessort could not fully participate in the team's training sessions due to an ankle injury. Lastly, Frank Ntilikina picked up a hamstring injury in a friendly game against Lithuania on Friday, August 11th.

With both players unable to fully play in the World Cup, the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced that Vincent Poirier and Isaia Cordnieir have been called up to the roster.

Cordinier has been officially named as one of the 12 players that will compete in the World Cup, while Poirier's participation as a member of the final roster is still in question.

On Friday, Mathias Lessort went to Athens for an examination with Panathinaikos Athens - the club he will play for next season - doctors. He will continue his rehab in Paris before later joining his teammates in Tokyo.

Both Poirier and Cordinier will travel to Japan for the upcoming friendly games against Japan and Australia in Tokyo. France will have 13 players on the squad in both friendly games.

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