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Basket Landes: Rise and setbacks in the EuroLeague season!
Basket Landes, defending champions of the French Women's League, are showing strong performances in the Euroliga despite a recent defeat.
Basket Landes: Rise and setbacks in the EuroLeague season!
Basket Landes: On the way to success
Basket Landes remains the flagship of the French women's basketball league. Not only are the team defending champions, but they have also qualified again for the second phase of the Euroliga, which starts next Wednesday in Miskolc, Hungary. They secured first place with an impressive performance in their group, where they triumphed against teams from Mersin, Venice and Zaragoza. Sudouest reports that…
On the international stage
The Final Six of the Euroliga will be held in April 2026 in Zaragoza, where Basket Landes has already laid a good foundation with four wins in the first phase. The team's performance surprised both the players and the coaching team led by Julie Barennes. The team spirit and the homogeneity of the squad are seen as key factors for the success so far. Former international player, Frédéric Weis, highlights the excellent chemistry in the team and praises the players' versatility.
Challenge in Prague
However, a look back at the last match against Prague in the Euroliga shows that not everything goes according to plan. Although Basket Landes had a strong first half and led 27-22, Prague stepped up a gear in the second half. With a disappointing score of 69-43, the team ultimately had to bury their European dream. Statistics show that the attack fell well short of expectations with just 26% shooting and 32 rebounds collected, while Prague collected 44 rebounds and recorded 19 assists. Tribune Hebdo reports that...
Outlook and apprenticeship years
Coach Julie Barennes emphasizes the importance of learning from this defeat and preparing for future challenges. Despite the disappointment, the progress of the Euroliga so far is highlighted as positive. There is an urgent need to create a competitive and resilient team for the future. The integration of younger talent is also seen as essential in order to expand the squad and remain successful in the long term.
In addition, increased media coverage of women's basketball and the search for sponsors are important in order to optimize financial resources and promote youth work. The coming season will show whether Basket Landes can take the right steps to continue playing a prominent role in European basketball.