Oscar Wembanyama follows brother Victor in pursuing basketball career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Oscar Wembanyama, a young basketball player, currently plays for SIG Strasbourg in France. Born on March 18, 2007, Oscar was inspired to switch from handball to basketball, influenced by his superstar brother, Victor Wembanyama, and former NBA player Jason Williams. Growing up in Le Chesnay, France, Oscar has been guided by his family background in sports, with siblings Victor and Eve also succeeding in basketball. He aims to carve his path in the sport, aspiring to achieve success similar to his siblings.
- •Oscar Wembanyama plays for SIG Strasbourg in the French Pro A League.
- •He was inspired by siblings Victor and Eve's championship successes.
- •Oscar switched from handball to basketball during the pandemic.
- •He admires NBA champion Jason Williams for his playing style.
- •Oscar aims to write his own story in basketball.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Meet Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama's Brother, Oscar Wembanyama
"Oscar Wembanyama is a basketball player, like his brother
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