Matthieu Gauzin

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Matthieu Gauzin
No. 3–Metropolitans 92
Position Point guard
League LNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 22)
Saint-Doulchard, France
NationalityFrench
Listed height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight73 kg (161 lb)
Career information
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2022 Le Mans Sarthe
2020–2021→Champagne Châlons-Reims
2022–2023 BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
2023–present Metropolitans 92
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Argentina Team

Matthieu Gauzin (born 27 February 2001) is a French professional basketball player for Metropolitans 92 of the French LNB Pro A.

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Early life and career

Gauzin grew up in Bourges and played tennis until he was eight years old. He started playing basketball with CJM Bourges and joined Le Mans Sarthe at age 15. [1]

Professional career

On 22 May 2019, Gauzin signed a three-year professional contract with Le Mans Sarthe of the LNB Pro A. He became the youngest player to sign with the club since Nicolas Batum. [2] He made his senior debut in a 21 September loss to Boulazac, scoring four points in 16 minutes. [3] On 27 November, he announced that he would not enter the 2020 NBA draft, despite being considered a potential second-round pick at the time, because he felt that he was "not ready." [4] [5] In 15 games in his first season, Gauzin averaged 1.5 points per game. [6]

On 3 June 2020, Gauzin was loaned to Champagne Châlons-Reims of the Pro A for the following season. [7]

On May 31, 2022, he has signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A. [8]

On October 2, 2023, he signed a one month contract with Metropolitans 92 of the French LNB Pro A, [9] on October 20, his contract was extended until end of the season. [10]

National team career

Gauzin represented France at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Argentina, averaging eight points per game in a bench role and helping his team win the silver medal. [11] [12] At the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship in Volos, Greece, he averaged 10.7 points and 2.8 steals per game, helping France to a fifth-place finish. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Aurégan, Ludovic (5 June 2019). "Matthieu Gauzin, grand espoir du basket français et attachant surdoué". Le Berry Républicain (in French). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. ↑ Aurégan, Ludovic (22 May 2019). "Le Berruyer Matthieu Gauzin signe professionnel chez le champion de France en titre". Le Berry Républicain (in French). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Basket. Jeep élite : Le Mans attaque la saison ce samedi à Boulazac… sans Taylor". Ouest-France (in French). 21 September 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  4. ↑ Greer, Jeff (27 November 2019). "Why one French prospect has decided to wait on the NBA Draft". The Athletic . Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "Basket-ball. L'espoir du MSB Matthieu Gauzin renonce à la Draft 2020, Eito réagit". Ouest-France (in French). 29 November 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  6. ↑ Burstert, Philippe (3 June 2020). "Matthieu Gauzin is a newcomer at Chalons-Reims". Eurobasket.com . Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  7. ↑ "Matthieu Gauzin prêté au CCRB pour 1 saison" (in French). Champagne Châlons-Reims. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  8. ↑ "Gravelines-Dunkerque land Matthieu Gauzin". Sportando. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Matthieu Gauzin rejoint les Mets 92". metropolitans92.com (in French). October 2, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Matthieu Gauzin reste jusqu'à la fin de la saison rejoint les Mets 92". metropolitans92.com (in French). October 20, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Matthieu Gauzin (FRA)'s profile - FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2018". FIBA . Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  12. ↑ O'Donnell, Ricky (16 September 2019). "France basketball's next wave could be a golden generation". SB Nation . Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  13. ↑ "Matthieu Gauzin (FRA)'s profile - FIBA U18 European Championship 2019". FIBA . Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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