Guerschon Yabusele steps into EuroBasket 2025 as not only one of France’s most experienced players, but also as captain of a new-look national team. The New York Knicks forward has been handed the armband at a time when Les Bleus are missing several star names, including Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, and Matthias Lessort. To make matters worse, Vincent Poirier was ruled out during the preparation period.

Instead, France will rely on its new wave of talent — teenagers Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher, along with Bilal Coulibaly — while Yabusele provides leadership, experience, and continuity. Ahead of the tournament in Katowice, where France will compete in Group D alongside hosts Poland, Slovenia, Iceland, Belgium, and Israel, Yabusele spoke about pride, pressure, and t

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