Nanterre Completes Roster with German Champion J'Wan Roberts
Nanterre 92 has finalized its roster for the 2026-2027 season with the signing of J'Wan Roberts. Following the additions of Xavier Castaneda and Devin McGlockton, the French club announces its third and final recruit: American forward J'Wan Roberts.
Roberts, an athletic player who can operate at both the power forward and center positions, joins Nanterre after a successful stint with Alba Berlin, where he won the German championship. During his time in Germany, he averaged 5.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 17 minutes per game in a secondary role, playing alongside fellow newcomer to France, Moses Wood.
Roberts brings valuable European experience to Nanterre, having participated in the Basketball Champions League (BCL). In his debut European season, he recorded averages of 6.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 19 minutes per game. Under coach Julien Mahé, Roberts will play his second BCL season.
The complete Nanterre roster for the 2026-2027 season includes: Benjamin Sene, Xavier Castaneda, Len Schoormann, Paul Lacombe, Hugo Yimga-Moukouri, Lucas Dussoulier, Devin McGlockton, Donta Scott, J'Wan Roberts, and Mitchell Saxen.
English Translation:
Nanterre has completed its squad with a German champion. July is not yet over, but Nanterre 92's 2026-2027 roster is already full. After Xavier Castaneda and Devin McGlockton, the Hauts-de-Seine club announces the signing of a third and final recruit with American forward J'Wan Roberts.
After concluding his 5-year collegiate career with Houston with a Final Four appearance against Florida, the athletic 5-4 position player launched his career with Alba Berlin, achieving further success by winning the Bundesliga in a secondary role (5.7 points, 3.8 rebounds in 17 minutes) alongside the recently arrived Manceau player Moses Wood.
Under Julien Mahé's guidance, the German champion will play a second BCL season, a competition in which he averaged 6.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 19 minutes during his first year in Europe.
Nanterre's 2026-2027 Roster: Benjamin Sene, Xavier Castaneda, Len Schoormann, Paul Lacombe, Hugo Yimga-Moukouri, Lucas Dussoulier, Devin McGlockton, Donta Scott, J'Wan Roberts, Mitchell Saxen.
Fresh materials — News
JL Bourg Dominates Home Tournament
Despite missing three key players – Nathan Soliman (hand), Tysan Walker (muscle alert), and Anthony Labanca (hamstring) – JL Bourg demonstrated exceptional resilience and skill. Following their semi-final victory over Fribourg, the team delivered a commanding performance against Treviso, at one
German Women's Basketball League President: "Championship Not Yet Up to Standard"
The president of the German women's basketball league acknowledges that a rapid rise in the sport's popularity, similar to the WNBA, is unlikely without significant structural changes. The league is implementing new standards to professionalize women's basketball, including standardized court m
EuroBasket U16: France Secures Silver Medal
The Latvian team delivered a basketball masterclass against a predictable French side, whose offense relied heavily on drives and produced only two three-pointers out of thirteen attempts, both late in the game. France struggled significantly in the third quarter, falling behind by as much as 1
Milan Barbitch Pursues Liga Endesa Berth with Morabanc Andorra
After a season of European exploration in Greece and Poland, Milan Barbitch is setting his sights on Spain. The former Nanterre player (1.96m, 24 years old) will participate in the preseason with BC Morabanc Andorra, a club from the principality that narrowly avoided relegation in Liga Endesa las
France Crushed by Spain in U18 Women's Euro Final
Spain secured their 7th gold medal in this category, a remarkable achievement only surpassed by the former USSR with 17 titles. In a performance rarely seen from a modern French national team, they were decisively defeated by Spain. The Spanish team showcased exceptional collective basket
EuroBasket U16: France Dominates Opening Match
After a brief initial period, the French U16 team consistently held the lead, at one point extending their advantage to 25 points, a margin maintained until the final buzzer. They demonstrated exceptional defensive prowess with an impressive 23 steals, frequently converting these turnovers into