By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
France will be without Mathias Lessort at EuroBasket 2025. The Panathinaikos big man has withdrawn from the tournament, the French Basketball Federation confirmed on Friday.
To replace him, head coach Frédéric Fauthoux has called up Yoan Makoundou, who will join the 18-man training camp roster ahead of final squad selections.
Lessort’s absence is a blow to France’s frontcourt, especially with other stars like Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert also unavailable.
However, the team still features a mix of experienced names and rising talents, including Guerschon Yabusele, Vincent Poirier, and NBA rookies Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher.