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Victor Wembanyama Opts Out Of Contract With ASVEL, Signs With Boulogne-Levallois

Jun 30, 2022 10:46 AM

Victor Wembanyama has opted out of his contract with ASVEL Villeurbanne and is signing a two-year contract with Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 from Paris.

Wembanyama is the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

Wembanyama was pursued by teams and leagues around the globe, including G League Ignite, the Australian NBL, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Basket and many others.

Wembanyama had an opt-out clause in his contract with ASVEL that needed to be executed by June 29th.

Wembanyama played 33 of 76 possible games this season in the Euroleague and France, dealing with several minor injuries which played a role in his departure. 

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Projected 2023 Top Pick Victor Wembanyama May Change Clubs In France

Jun 16, 2022 9:50 AM

Victor Wembanyama of France is widely considered to be the top prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-2 forward/center has shown great skill, despite still being raw.

Now, Wembanyama is reportedly considering changing clubs in France. He's currently with ASVEL but is looking for more playing time elsewhere. The rumored leading club for his services is Paris Basketball.

This season, Wembanyama appeared in 33 games for ASVEL with 19 starts. The 18-year-old big man averaged 7.5 points on 41.5% shooting from the field. Despite his height, Wembanyama is still more of a perimeter player than an inside player at this point in his development.

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