Victor Wembanyama Named Captain Of France For World Cup Qualifiers

Victor Wembanyama was named captain of the French national team Wednesday ahead of the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers. The announcement comes roughly two weeks after the San Antonio Spurs star hosted several teammates in France for offseason workouts. The 22-year-old will lead Team France into friendly games against Serbia, led by Nikola Jokic, on Thursday and Sunday. France then opens its European qualifying campaign at home against Slovenia on Aug. 27 before traveling to face Sweden on Au...