Nathan Soliman (C) of France breaks through during the Group A match between France and Italy at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Aaron Towo-Nansi (C) of France goes for a layup during the Group A match between France and Italy at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Messi Yangala of France dunks during the Group A match between France and Italy at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Simone Ventura (Top) of Italy vies for a rebound during the Group A match between France and Italy at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Nathan Soliman (L) of France goes for a layup during the Group A match between France and Italy at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)