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Guerschon Yabusele

Guerschon Yabusele is a French professional basketball player known for his play at power forward.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Guerschon Yabusele is a French professional basketball player who primarily plays power forward. Born in Dreux, France, he has competed in the NBA, top European leagues, and for the French national team. He won Olympic silver medals with France at the 2020 and 2024 Games.

Early life and career

Yabusele was born in Dreux, France, and developed in the youth system of Chorale Roanne Basket. He made his top-flight debut in France as a teenager and later continued his career in French and European professional basketball.

NBA and European club career

Yabusele was selected in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He has also played for several European clubs, including ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne and Real Madrid, and later joined Panathinaikos.

International career

Yabusele has represented France in senior international competitions. He was part of the French teams that won silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Key facts

  • He began his professional career in France with Chorale Roanne Basket.
  • He was drafted 16th overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.
  • He has played in the NBA and in top European leagues, including in France and Spain.
  • He won the EuroLeague championship with Real Madrid in 2023.
  • He won Olympic silver medals with France at the 2020 and 2024 Games.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Guerschon Yabusele?
He is a French professional basketball player who primarily plays power forward and has competed in Europe, the NBA, and international tournaments for France.
Where was Guerschon Yabusele born?
He was born in Dreux, France.
What position does he play?
He primarily plays power forward.
Which NBA team drafted him?
The Boston Celtics drafted him 16th overall in 2016.
What are his major international achievements?
He won Olympic silver medals with France at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
Which club does he play for now?
He is listed as a player for Panathinaikos.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerschon_Yabusele
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, national team medals, and club history overview.
  2. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1627824/guerschon-yabusele
    Supports: Height, weight, nationality, birthdate, and draft details.
  3. Real Madrid CF — https://www.realmadrid.com/de-DE/basketball/erste-mannshaft/spieler/guerschon-yabusele
    Supports: Player profile including birthplace, birthdate, height, weight, and position.
  4. Euroleague Basketball — https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/profile/010357/
    Supports: Club honours, EuroLeague championship, and Olympic silver medals.
  5. L'Équipe — https://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/BasketFicheJoueur6410.html
    Supports: Nationality, birthdate, height, position, and season statistics.