World silver medalist with Les Bleues in September, Aminata Gueye added the WNBA title to her resume in early November, completing an exceptional season at just 24 years old.
Barely time to savor the world silver medal and Aminata Gueye was already adding another major achievement. The 24-year-old French center contributed to the Golden State Valkyries' WNBA victory on October 31st, just weeks after reaching the World Cup final with the French national team.
Back in a Les Bleues jersey in Vendée, the player approaches the Euro qualifiers campaign with renewed confidence. Her successful transition to the WNBA, the American professional basketball league, has clearly strengthened her game. "It makes you even hungrier," she recently stated, testament to her renewed motivation.
The Euro qualifiers begin against Great Britain on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30 PM. An important first rendezvous for the French squad, which can rely on its interior player's experience gained during this busy sporting year.
Her successful integration into American basketball and consistency at the highest level confirm Aminata Gueye's status as one of the best European players at her position. Les Bleues hope to capitalize on this positive momentum during this international window.
Back in a Les Bleues jersey in Vendée, the player approaches the Euro qualifiers campaign with renewed confidence. Her successful transition to the WNBA, the American professional basketball league, has clearly strengthened her game. "It makes you even hungrier," she recently stated, testament to her renewed motivation.
The Euro qualifiers begin against Great Britain on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30 PM. An important first rendezvous for the French squad, which can rely on its interior player's experience gained during this busy sporting year.
Her successful integration into American basketball and consistency at the highest level confirm Aminata Gueye's status as one of the best European players at her position. Les Bleues hope to capitalize on this positive momentum during this international window.
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Source: Ouest-France