All eyes are on 7-foot-4 French prospect Victor Wembanyama leading up to June's 2023 NBA draft. Thegoal123 19-year-old that LeBron James dubbed "a generational talent" captivated basketball fans during a two-game exhibition showcase in October against Scoot Henderson's G League Ignite.
With 200 NBA scouts and executives in attendance, Wembanyama showed off his full skill set -- creating his shot off the dribble, running the fast break, shooting step-back 3s, finishing above the rim and using his 8-foot wingspan to serve as a menace at the rim -- cementing his status as the top prospect in basketball over Henderson.
Back in France and with no plans of shutting it down early to prepare for the draft, Wembanyama is slated to play through at least May with French club Metropolitans 92. ESPN has you covered with the latest Wembanyama stats, schedule and updates on the most anticipated draft prospect since James.
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NBA senior writer Brian Windhorst and draft expert Jonathan Givony traveled to Paris in January and wrote about the one-of-a-kind draft prospect, the unique strategy for the French star and a village of people who are preparing the league's next No. 1 pick this June. Full story.
GP | MIN | PTS | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | TO |
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21 | 31.9 | 22.2 | 47.2 | 28.9 | 81.1 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
Stats through Feb. 10 |
Victor Wembanyama's Metropolitans 92 games are not televised on TV in the United States. However, you can watch online for free on the NBA app.
Feb. 10: Wembanyama finishes just shy of double-double in comeback victory
Wemby recorded 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in Met 92's 93-86 win over JDA Dijon.
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In the 94-89 overtime win, Wembanyama had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks and gave Le Mans its first loss of the season. Full story.
Oct. 6: Wembanyama: LeBron James' praise an 'honor' but still have goals to reach
Victor Wembanyama rises up and sends a layup attempt flying into the stands.
Wembanyama's teammates pulled him aside and showed him a video of LeBron James calling the projected No. 1 pick in next summer's NBA draft "a generational talent." Full story.
Oct. 5: Agent says no plan to shut down Victor Wembanyama until draft
Wembanyama's agent insists that there's no plan to listen to some team executives who suggest shutting down the projected No. 1 pick until the 2023 NBA draft in June. Full story.
Oct. 4: Wembanyama stars, Scoot Henderson leads G League Ignite to victory
Projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama scores inside, blocks a shot and then drains a 3-pointer all within 30 seconds.
With Chris Paul and A'ja Wilson watching courtside, Wembanyama put on a show in a 37-point performance at the Dollar Loan Center against the G League Ignite and Scoot Henderson, the projected No. 2 pick. Full story.
Date | Opponent | Time/Result |
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Sept. 23 | at Gravelines | L, 85-73 |
Sept. 27 | Pau-Lacq-Orthez | W, 82-59 |
Sept. 30 | Le Portel | W, 92-82 |
Oct. 15 | at Le Mans | W, 94-89 |
Oct. 21 | Blois | W, 113-88 |
Oct. 29 | at Bourg | W, 95-92 OT |
Nov. 4 | Limoges | W, 78-69 |
Nov. 20 | Nanterre | W, 92-85 |
Nov. 26 | at Nancy | W, 92-78 |
Dec. 2 | Fos-sur-Mer | W, 96-85 |
Dec. 6 | at Roanne | L, 102-77 |
Dec. 11 | Monaco | L, 95-82 |
Dec. 17 | at Paris | W, 91-71 |
Dec. 23 | Cholet | W, 92-87 |
Dec. 26 | at Strasbourg | L, 84-81 |
Jan. 9 | ASVEL | W, 84-83 |
Jan. 15 | at Dijon | W, 103-94 |
Jan. 18 | at Fos-sur-Mer | W, 83-82 |
Jan. 27 | Roanne | L, 102-84 |
Feb. 4 | at Blois | L, 78-77 |
Feb. 10 | Dijon | W, 93-86 |
March 7 | at Pau-Lacq-Orthez | 3 p.m. |
March 10 | Nancy | 3:30 p.m. |
March 14 | at ASVEL | 3 p.m. |
March 24 | at Le Portel | 3 p.m. |
March 28 | Le Mans | 3:30 p.m. |
April 2 | at Monaco | 12 p.m. |
April 7 | Strasbourg | 3:30 p.m. |
April 15 | at Limoges | 3 p.m. |
April 25 | at Cholet | 3 p.m. |
April 28 | Gravelines | 3:30 p.m. |
May 5 | Bourg | 3 p.m. |
May 9 | at Nanterre | 3 p.m. |
May 16 | Paris | 3 p.m. |
All times Eastern |