Beaubois returns to Le Mans for training

Rodrigue Beaubois, a 38-year-old French basketball player standing 1.88 meters tall, has returned to Le Mans Sarthe Basket for training sessions. He participated in sessions with the team on October 29 and 30, though no official contract has been signed yet.

Recent absence from professional basketball

Beaubois has been without a club since leaving Anadolu Efes Istanbul at the end of the 2025-2026 season. He previously played for Le Mans Sarthe Basket during the 2014-2015 season and has now returned to a familiar setting.

Coach welcomes Beaubois' experience

Guillaume Vizade, the coach of Le Mans Sarthe Basket, expressed his satisfaction at having a player of Beaubois' experience on hand. He noted that Beaubois could stay as long as he wished, and his presence helps elevate the team's performance and focus.

Training sessions before joining Le Mans

Before joining Le Mans, Beaubois trained with Union Rennes Basket, a team in National 1, and at the Rebirth facility in Cesson-Sévigné. These sessions helped him stay in shape while searching for a new professional opportunity.

Career highlights and recent moves

Beaubois spent eight seasons with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, winning two EuroLeague titles in 2021 and 2022. He is now free on the market after leaving the Turkish club. A former NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, he holds a rare record among French basketball players.

Previous interest and departure reactions

Cholet Basket had considered bringing Beaubois back this summer but found his salary demands too high. His departure from Anadolu Efes also sparked reactions, including criticism from his former coach Erman Kunter, who defended Beaubois and criticized the club's handling of his exit.