As Sixers swingman Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot wrapped up what turned out to be a fine rookie season, he told FIBA.com that he would love to have a chance to play for the France national team. It looks like he’ll be getting his wish.
Here’s what happened in the news on Wednesday:
The French Basketball Federation announced its initial 37-man list for their new Team France Basket squad, and Luwawu-Cabarrot is a part of it. Luwawu-Cabarrot joins Nicolas Batum, Rudy Gobert and draft prospect Frank Ntilikina amongst the group of players who have committed to France during their three upcoming tournaments.