Dayton basketball: Amaël L'Etang helps lead France to bronze medal in FIBA U20 championships

Dayton Flyers forward Amaël L’Etang played a key role in leading France to a bronze medal in the FIBA U20 EuroBasket championships this month in Greece.

L’Etang averaged 7.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in six games. He shot 45.8% (11 of 25) from 2-point range and 45% (9 of 20) from 3-point range. He blocked six shots.

L’Etang had 14 points, six rebounds and four assists in 21 minutes in the third-place game Sunday. France beat Serbia 73-62.

France’s leading scorer, Roman Domon (12.6 points per game), will be a freshman at Murray State this season.

Two years ago, L’Etang averaged 2.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in seven games for France at the FIBA U18 championship.

L’Etang, a 7-foot-1 forward who’s entering his sophomore season, committed to Dayton in June 2024. He made the Atlantic 10 Conference All-Rookie team last season, averaging 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game.

L’Etang is one of four returning players on Dayton’s 2025-26 roster, along with senior guard Javon Bennett, senior forward Jacob Conner and redshirt sophomore forward Jaiun Simon. The 11-man roster includes five transfers and two freshmen.

Amael L’Etang’s flashes can be so alluring. Fluid mover at 7’1 with real shooting upside. I’m expecting him to take a significant step forward in year two at Dayton pic.twitter.com/O0l0SdQMVS
— Jam Hines (@jamontheboards) July 18, 2025