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    11 Aug 2024

    Final France roster drips with talent and podium potential

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    France have many star names ready for Paris 2024

    There will be a buzz amongst French fans after the hosts announced what looks to be a medal-chasing roster

    PARIS (France) - Host nation France will be fixing their sights firmly on the podium after announcing what looks a star-studded roster for the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024.

    A medal repeat looks like ti could be in sight after the Federation confirmed the presence of many leading lights and not least, headline duo Marine Johannes and Gabby Williams.

    The former will of course be the marquee baller that all the lenses will be pointing at, while the leadership and composed brilliance of Williams is also going to be vital.

    The squad gives a thumbs up to the core who performed very impressively at the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 in Xi'An earlier this year.

    The in-form Valeriane Ayayi will be ready to excel on the wing and in the forward spot, the ever-reliable Alexia Chery and Marieme Badiane are also on board.

    In the paint, there is so much to love about the young rotation of Iliana Rupert and teenager Dominique Malonga.

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    The backcourt will have a mix of great experience and new leaders in the shape of veteran Sarah Michel Boury, as well as Marine Fauthoux and young gun Leila Lacan who was recently drafted and balled out at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2023.

    France will compete in Group B against Australia, Canada and Nigeria.

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    Roster Tracker: Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024

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