Player leaves French basketball team

Juwan Gary, a 25-year-old American basketball player who is 1.98 meters tall, has left Élan Béarnais shortly after joining the club during the off-season. The move was intended to support the team's return to the elite of French basketball, but Gary's departure was confirmed after only a few months with the team.

New signing affects rotation

His exit was anticipated following the official arrival of Gregor Hrovat on October 12. The return of the Slovenian international altered the rotation under coach Mickaël Hay, which affected Gary's playing time. Gary had only played slightly more than two minutes in a game against Saint-Quentin on October 17 and did not enter the game during the team's victory against Limoges.

Coach confirms player sought exit

His coach confirmed that Gary was seeking an exit while continuing to train with the team. Gary's performance with Élan Béarnais has been limited, with only four matches played in the league, averaging 5.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10 minutes per game, with a 35% shooting accuracy. His best performance under the Béarnais colors was a 13-point game in the Coupe de France against Tarbes-Lourdes, a National 1 team, where he played 16 minutes.

Team's recent success continues

Gary's departure comes as the team has recently secured its first two league victories against Saint-Quentin and Limoges, following three initial losses. His next destination remains unknown.