Paris Basketball

Paris Basketball is a professional basketball team based in Paris, France. The club competes in the top-tier French league, Betclic Élite, and joined the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for the 2024–25 season following its 2023–24 EuroCup victory.

Foundation and Development

Paris Basketball was founded in 2018 with the stated aim of establishing a professional basketball organization in France’s capital. According to the club’s official website, it began operations by acquiring HTV’s Pro B license and has since developed through international player recruitment and community-focused initiatives.

EuroCup Championship and EuroLeague Entry

During the 2023–24 BKT EuroCup season, Paris Basketball won the championship with a 22–1 record, as reported by the EuroLeague. The title secured the team’s automatic qualification for the 2024–25 EuroLeague. Player T.J. Shorts received recognition as MVP of both the regular season and the finals.

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Adidas Arena

In February 2024, Paris Basketball moved to the newly constructed Adidas Arena, which was initially built for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. According to parisbasketball.com, the arena has a standard capacity of 8,000 seats and has hosted events with increased attendance via extended configurations, including a EuroLeague game with over 16,000 spectators.

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Current Roster and Playing Style

The current roster, as listed by the EuroLeague official profile, includes players such as T.J. Shorts, Nadir Hifi, Tyson Ward, and Collin Malcolm. The team employs a fast-paced offensive strategy and is among the active participants in France's professional basketball ecosystem.