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Wemby's former coach remembers Spurs star player's start in France

NPR | By Rebecca Rosman,

Hannah Bloch

Published June 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM CDT

Victor Wembanyama may be basketball's brightest young star. Rebecca Rosman visits the French club that helped launch the 22-year-old Spurs standout.

Rebecca Rosman

Hannah Bloch

Hannah Bloch is lead digital editor on NPR's international desk, overseeing the work of NPR correspondents and freelance journalists around the world.

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