Andrew Albicy rejoins France national team

2022-08-22 09:02

French guard Andrew Albicy rejoined the French national team after recovering from a thigh injury.

Credit: FIBA
Credit FIBA

France national team welcomed positive news before the upcoming EuroBasket, as point guard Andrew Albicy rejoined the squad.

The 32-year-old was forced to leave the training camp three weeks ago after sustaining a thigh injury, but he made a comeback to the team after successfully recovering from the injury.

France has two games left before the EuroBasket. Les Bleus will face the Czech Republic on Wednesday (August 24) and Bosnia & Herzegovina on Saturday (August 27) in the Second Round of the FIBA World Cup 2023 qualification window.

Andrew Albicy

Andrew  Albicy
Team: Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas
Position: PG
Age: 32
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 77 kg
Birth place: Sevres, France

Per the French basketball federation statement, Albicy is not expected to participate in Wednesday's game against the Czech Republic.

In the 2021-22 EuroCup season, Albicy averaged 6.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 12.9 PIR in 15 games for Gran Canaria.

In the Spanish ACB, his numbers were 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 5.6 EFF in 28 contests.

Currently, France has a 13-man roster:

  • Isaiah CORDINIER - Virtus Bologna (Italy) 
  • Evan FOURNIER - New York Knicks (NBA)
  • Rudy GOBERT - Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
  • Thomas HEURTEL - Free Agent
  • Andrew ALBICY - Gran Canaria (Spain)
  • Muhammadu JAITEH - Virtus Bologna (Italy)
  • Timothy LUWAWU-CABARROT - Atlanta Hawks (NBA)
  • Theo MALEDON - Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA)
  • Amath M'BAYE - Anadolu Efes Istanbul(Turkey)
  • Elijah OKOBO - AS Monaco (France) 
  • Vincent POIRIER - Real Madrid (Spain)
  • Terri TARPEY - Le Mans (France)
  • Gershon YABUSELE - Real Madrid (Spain)


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