Olympic Games
How many WNBA players play for France at the 2024 Olympics in Paris?
The women’s basketball final was a great game that came down to the wire, so how many of the players on the French team have played in the WNBA?
This game is a rematch of the men’s game yesterday and is looking to be a nail biter as it comes down to the end. The quality is impressive on both sides and we all know that the American squad is stacked with talent, but what about their French counterparts?
Are there any WNBA players on France?
The French roster has four players that have played in the WNBA. They are Valériane Ayayim, Marine Johannès, Iliana Rupert and Gabby Williams. We’ll update where they play now
The French national team:
France Women's Basketball roster
- Valériane Ayayi - San Antonio Stars
- Marine Johannès - New York Liberty
- Gabby Williams - Chicago Sky - now plays for Fenerbache
- Iliana Rupert - Atlanta Dream
- Marine Fauthoux - CBK Mersin
- Romane Bernies - Lattes Montpelier
- Leïla Lacan - UFAB49
- Carla Leite - ESBVALM
- Marie Pardon - Basket Landes
- Pauline Astier - Tarbes/Bourges
- Marie-Paule Foppossi - Tarbes GB
- Sarah Michel Boury - Tango Bourges Basket
- Janelle Salaün - Villeneueve d’Ascq
- Mamignan Touré - BLMA
- Marième Badiane - Fenerbache
- Alexia Chery - LDLC ASVEL
- Dominique Malonga - Tarbes GB
- Ana Tadic - DVTK
Why does Gabby Williams play for France?
The former WNBA player has dual citizenship and has been playing in Europe since 2022 despite being drafted by the Chicago Sky. She can play for France because her mother Therese is from there. Gabby grew up in the US, but is fluent in French. She currently plays for Fenerbahce in Istanbul.