While the boys are looking for a second European title tonight once morest the great Spanish rival, the girls of the French team are preparing for their World Cup which will start on September 22 in Australia. And the list of 12 players who will defend the blue jersey has just fallen.
- Marième Badiane (strong winger, pivot)
- Lisa Berkani (back, point guard)
- Alexia Chartereau (strong winger)
- Kendra Chery (ailière)
- Helena Ciak (pivot)
- Marine Fauthoux (leader)
- Marine Johannes (back)
- Sarah Michel (back, winger)
- Marie-Eve Paget (leader)
- Iliana Rupert (strong winger, pivot)
- Ana Tadic (pivot)
- Gabby Williams (ailière)
Not selected: Pauline Astier, Marie Pardon, Assitan Koné, Mamignan Touré.
Here they are, the 12 players whose mission will be to bring the blue-white-red flag as high as possible from September 22 to October 1. The list of selected for the 2022 World Cup was thus announced this Sunday on the federation website by manager (and former glory of EDF) Céline Dumerc and coach Jean-Aimé Toupane. Among the executives, we find Sarah Michel (promoted to captain) as well as Helena Ciak, more than 230 selections in total and in her thirties, and then of course the maestro Marine Johannes who will make us dream with her shooting and passing talents. Also note the presence of Marie-Eve Paget, 3×3 world champion last June and who will be able to inspire her friends just like Lisa Berkani, also well known on the 3×3 circuit. Nevertheless it will lack a lot of international experience at the level of the lead, while on the contrary the frontcourt is rather provided in large. A frontcourt that is still awaiting the arrival of Iliana Rupert since the Frenchie of the Las Vegas Aces is currently playing in the WNBA Finals once morest the Connecticut Sun. The series – which is played best of five games – is 2-1 for Vegas and can last until September 20. Provided that Iliana is operational as soon as possible because the Blues will need absolutely everyone to be able to get out of the group of death made up of Serbia, Japan, Australia, Canada and Mali.
Remaining on two consecutive defeats once morest Australia and Japan in preparation for the World Cup, the French team is advancing without too many certainties for the moment. But there should be no ignition delay in the days to come because it will start strong. See you on Thursday September 22 for an Australia – France which will immediately put Les Bleues in the bath.
Source texte : FFBB
