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Hugo Besson is raving about joining the Breakers in the Australian basketball league, despite their last place this season

Hugo Besson is raving about joining the Breakers in the Australian basketball league, despite their last place this season

19 April 2022

The Frenchman is leaving - alongside compatriot Ousmane Dieng - to prepare for the NBA draft on June 23.

They're spared playing the team's final game on Sunday against the Adelaide 36ers.

Besson says he recommends foregoing the college experience to sample pro basketball down under.

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