France U21 World Cup Squad Confirmed

(Picture courtesy of Ligue Basket Côte d'Azur)

USA has just completed a series sweep 3:0 against France in their preparation for the U21 world cup which tips-off next week. France head coach Francis Denis was able to bring Sandrine Gruda and Isabelle Yacoubou back for this last test

In total 17 players has been used in this preparation which has included a series of 8 test matches with France losing the last 4.

01 June France - Germany 75 – 48
03 June France - Germany 89 – 76
08 June France - Belgium 110 – 52
09 June France – Martigny(CH) : 88 – 38
10 June France - Russia 52 – 69
18 June France – USA 59-82
19 June France – USA 68-81
21 June France – USA 57-71

The 12 player are:


Mélanie Arnaud of ASPTT Arras
Yvette Assilamehou of Saint Jacques Sport Reims
Julie Barennes of Cavigal Nice Sports Basket
Clarisse Costaz of Union Saint-Amand Porte du Hainaut
Sandrine Gruda of USVO
Sylvie Gruszczynski of Mourenx Basket Club
Pauline Jannault of USO Mondeville
Laëtitia Kamba of Wasquehal
Anaël Lardy of Stade Clermontois Auvergne Basket 63
Endene Miyem of Cercle Jean Mace Bourges
Ingrid Tanqueray of USO Mondeville
Isabelle Yacoubou of Tarbes Gespe Bigorre

The coaching staff:

Head Coach: Francis Denis
Assistant Coaches: Christophe Allardi and Laure Savasta