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By beating his records for points and rebounds, the French hopeful allowed the Blues to chain a ninth success in eleven games, Thursday, in Pardubice.
His first two outings in the tricolor jersey in November had already been full of promise. Victor Wembanyama was again decisive, Thursday, February 23, in a difficult meeting for the Blues against the Czech Republic (72-59), during the qualifications for the next World Cup. The great 19-year-old French hope, tipped to be the number 1 choice for the next NBA draft, achieved a new gala performance on both halves of the floor.
With 22 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks in less than 30 minutes, the pivot of the Metropolitans 92 showed the way to his teammates, yet dominated by the Czech formation during the first two quarters (27-36). Already qualified for the 2023 World Cup, thehe French team will challenge Lithuania for its last qualifying match on Sunday.
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