This is a very nice move that Nanterre has just made on the transfer market. The club, which celebrates this Thursday, June 8 the 10th anniversary of its historic title of champion of France, announced on its social networks the signing of Juhann Bégarin. "Juhann is a big prospect who has already demonstrated the full extent of his talent. We are going to take it to the next level. We don't set limits with Juhann! " said Pascal Donnadieu, coach of Nanterre, in the press release.
Welcome @BegarinJuhann! The French international joins @Nanterre92 for 2 seasons! 💥💚
"Juhann is a big prospect who has already demonstrated the full extent of his talent. We are going to take it to the next level. We don't set limits with Juhann! Pascal Donnadieu pic.twitter.com/yhI1toKVOA
— Nanterre 92 (@Nanterre92) June 8, 2023
After four seasons in the colors of Paris Basketball - where he arrived in 2019 when the club was still playing in Pro B before becoming a centerpiece in Betclic Elite - the young 20-year-old back decided to give a new impetus to his career by committing to Nanterre. The neighboring and rival club. He signed on for two seasons.
His new contract, however, would include clauses allowing him to join the NBA if a club wants to sign him. He was drafted 45th overall by Boston in 2021. Since then, the Celtics, who had decided to leave him in an incubator in Paris, have always kept an eye on his performances. Performances that also opened the doors of the France team during the international windows - qualifications for the World Championship - in November 2022.
Nanterre is very active in the transfer market
With 25 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals, Bégarin was one of the players in the last All Star Game. Voted best player of the All-Star Game, Victor Wembanyama had also presented him with the MVP trophy in the evening.
For several days, Nanterre has been particularly active in the transfer market. The club has already announced the signing of the first professional contract for a period of 4 seasons of promising back Lucas Fischer (1.93m, 18 years old) and the contract extensions of several executives: the leader Benjamin Sene (for 3 more seasons), the winger Lucas Dussoulier (who has just been selected for the team of France of 3x3) for a fourth season and, especially, the American mad Justin Bibbins.
"It's a great satisfaction to have re-signed Justin, who was hugely coveted in the off-season in France and Europe," Pascal Donnadieu said at the time of signing. His impact on and off the pitch is immense and has been paramount throughout this season. I am sure this signing will delight the fans and I thank Justin for his confidence in the club. »
