Sacre bleu!

Eleven new Fresno State Bulldogs men’s basketball players joined the team at its first practice this week, marking another wholesale roster turnover — a common theme in the new era of college athletics.

Second-year coach Vance Walberg recruited six international players, including three from France — Bastien Reiber, Wilson Jacques, and Nathan Zulemie. Walberg said he has a connection with international agents. All three played well in a French Under-20 league, with Jacques winning MVP honors.

“We may not be as super athletically, but I think we’re going to make that up with our smarts. We’ve been sharing the ball and shooting the ball much better,” the optimistic Walberg said.

The International Recruits

Walberg said he preferred international recruits. American commitments

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