French power forward Clément Frisch is set to join Baskonia in the EuroLeague, marking a major step in his career, as reported by BasketEurope.com on May 17, 2025. The 23-year-old, who has been with SLUC Nancy in the French Betclic ÉLITE ProA, averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds over 24 games this season, showcasing his potential as a versatile 6’7″ forward. Frisch, represented by You First agency, caught Baskonia’s attention after a breakout year that included Basketball Champions League experience, and he now joins a Spanish club currently ranked 8th in the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with a 16-18 record.
Frisch’s journey to Baskonia includes a brief EuroLeague stint with ASVEL in 2021, where he played just 3 minutes—ironically against Baskonia—and international experience with France at the 2021 U19 World Cup alongside Victor Wembanyama, averaging 7.7 points and 5.7 rebounds. His signing aligns with Baskonia’s strategy of investing in young talent, similar to their development of players like Khalifa Diop. Under coach Joan Peñarroya, who led Baskonia to the EuroLeague playoffs this year, Frisch will have the chance to grow in a competitive environment while facing the challenge of adapting to the EuroLeague’s physicality and pace, a significant step up from the French ProA.
This move could reshape Baskonia’s frontcourt dynamics, with Frisch potentially complementing stars like Chima Moneke (13.5 points, 6.5 rebounds). For Frisch, joining a club with a history of reaching the EuroLeague Final Four (last in 2016) offers a platform to establish himself among Europe’s elite, following the path of French talents like Guerschon Yabusele. Baskonia fans may have mixed reactions, similar to those seen in recent EuroLeague transfers, with some viewing Frisch as a long-term asset and others questioning his readiness for the top tier.
