The ASVEL club has already confirmed five new player acquisitions, marking a busy and significant evening of announcements for the Villeurbanne fans on Friday, June 27th. Following the revelation that their president, Tony Parker, would be taking over as head coach, fans were also introduced to the names of five new recruits for the upcoming season. These new additions were officially confirmed by their new strategist in an interview with L’Équipe.
Parker expressed his excitement about the signings, stating, “I wanted a ‘franchise player,’ and Sylvain Francisco was at the top of my list. He truly embodies that French DNA. It’s incredible that we were able to convince him. Daniel Theis is a major signing for us. He brings a wealth of experience, and in the locker room, that makes all the difference. With Armoni Brooks, we’re signing one of the best guards in the EuroLeague. We have also finalized deals with Nick Weiler-Babb and Both Gach.”
ASVEL’s New Era: Coach Parker’s Team Takes Shape with Key Signings
ASVEL is ushering in a new chapter under the leadership of coach Tony Parker, who has already made significant moves in the transfer market. The club has officially announced the arrival of five new players, a development that has generated considerable excitement among the fanbase. These strategic acquisitions were revealed by Parker himself in an exclusive interview with L’Équipe, highlighting the team’s ambition for the upcoming season.
Among the notable signings is Sylvain Francisco, whom Parker identified as a key “franchise player” with distinct “French DNA.” The coach expressed his delight at securing Francisco’s commitment. Furthermore, Daniel Theis is set to bring invaluable experience to the locker room, a factor Parker believes will be transformative for the team’s dynamics. The roster will also be bolstered by Armoni Brooks, considered one of the top guards in the EuroLeague. Rounding out the new additions are Nick Weiler-Babb and Both Gach, whose signings have also been finalized.
English Translation:
ASVEL’s new era under coach Tony Parker is already taking shape with five confirmed recruits! This Friday evening, June 27th, was a night full of announcements for the Villeurbanne fans. After learning that their president, Tony Parker, would be taking the reins as head coach, fans also discovered the names of five new recruits for the next season, which their new tactician officially announced in the pages of L’Équipe.
“I wanted a ‘franchise player,’ and Sylvain Francisco was at the top of my list. He truly has that French DNA. It’s incredible that we were able to convince him. Daniel Theis is a big signing for us. He brings a lot of experience, and in your locker room, that changes everything. With Armoni Brooks, we are signing one of the best guards in the EuroLeague. We have also finalized with Nick Weiler-Babb and Both Gach.”
