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title: Paris Basketball
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  disambiguation: Paris Basketball: EuroLeague bound!  French pro team's exciting journey.
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    - T.J. Shorts
    - Adidas Arena
    - Paris Basketball
    - EuroLeague
    - EuroCup
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# Paris Basketball

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*Paris Basketball*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Founded(Number) | 2018 |
| Country(ies) | France |
| Leagues | Turkish Airlines EuroLeague,Betclic Élite |
| Head Coach | Tuomas Iisalo |

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## Article Content

[Paris Basketball](/en/detay/paris-basketbol-takimi-005a3/llms.txt) 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](/en/detay/euroleague-basketball-8d9c3/llms.txt) 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.

| No | Players |
| 0 | T. J. Shorts |
| 1 | Nadir Hifi |
| 2 | Maodo Lô |
| 3 | Collin Malcolm |
| 4 | Sebastián Herrera |
| 5 | Bandja Sy |
| 6 | Michael Kessens |
| 7 | Billy Yakuba Ouattara |
| 8 | Leon Kratzer |
| 12 | Mikael Jantunen |
| 13 | Kevarrius Hayes |
| 20 | Daulton Hommes |
| 21 | Mathis Dossou‑Yovo |

*Team Players&#32;*[(Roster)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/roster/prs/?season=2024-25)

### **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](https://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.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/17/7Ad7PXeEgggGANr485gz5UIgOwVAuJJv.png)
*Adidas Arena (Created by Artificial Intelligence)*

### **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.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. EuroLeague Basketball. “Paris Basketball” EuroLeague Basketball. Accessed June 17, 2025. https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/roster/prs/?season=2024-25
2. Paris Basketball. “Hero of the Game – April 20, 2025.” Paris Basketball. Accessed June 17, 2025. https://parisbasketball.com/en/2025/04/hero-of-the-game-april-20-2025-a-star-for-hope
3. Paris Basketball. “Team – Paris Basketball.” Paris Basketball Official Website. Accessed July 11, 2025. https://parisbasketball.com/en/team-parisbasketball/