By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Andrew Albicy is set to retire from the national team of France after the upcoming FIBA window.
The French Federation of Basketball officially confirmed his decision on Tuesday.
“I would have liked to play in EuroBasket last summer. It would have been a great way to end my career,” noted the 35-year-old point guard of Dreamland Gran Canaria at the club level.
“I could see younger players in my position rising in importance, which is normal. I am part of the older generation that’s now retired. It made sense to follow the same path,” added Albicy.
Un parcours admirable, un comportement exemplaire 💙
Andrew Albicy prendra sa retraite internationale après les deux matchs de qualification à la @FIBAWC 2027 🥺
Merci pour les travaux Drew 🙌#TeamFranceBasket | #PassionnémentBleu pic.twitter.com/6fkYRX8124
— Équipes de France de Basket (@FRABasketball) November 25, 2025
The list of Les Bleus’ achievements features two Olympic silver medals, one FIBA World Cup bronze medal, and two EuroBasket silver medals, over 108 caps. Previously, at the junior level, he captured gold as the Most Valuable Player of the U20 European Championship 2010. Calling it a day, he focuses on the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers for his last two international showings.
“In the Qualifiers, you play to reach the final stage of a major tournament. So, I considered giving up my spot. But in the end, I thought maybe they called me…” he explained, referring to his spot among the 14 players on the list of selector Frederic Fauthoux.
In Group G of the European Qualifiers, France faces Belgium in Rouen on Friday and Finland in Espoo on Monday.
“Finishing in Finland is special. My family will be there, my wife, who is Finnish, and my children. Right now, I am not thinking about it too much. I want to win. I know perfectly well this week will be emotionally intense, but I think I have the experience to handle it,” said Albicy.