Hugo Besson is a professional basketball player in France who plays for Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A. In 2018, he made his LNB Pro A debut alongside Élan Chalon and here is everything you need to know about Hugo Besson, including his net worth, records, personal life, and more.
Hugo Besson Facts
| Position | Shooting guard / Point guard |
|---|---|
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Born | 26 April 2001 (age 21), Angers, France |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| NBA draft | 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58th overall, Selected by the Indiana Pacers |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| 2018–2021 | Élan Chalon |
| 2020–2021 | →Saint-Quentin BB |
| 2021–2022 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2022–present | Metropolitans 92 |
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Hugo Besson was born on April 26, 2001, and is a French professional basketball player for Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A. He made his LNB Pro A debut in 2018 alongside Élan Chalon. After two seasons with Chalon, he was loaned to Saint-Quentin BB of the LNB Pro B, where he led the league in scoring in 2020-21. Following a season with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL, the Indiana Pacers selected him as the 58th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Hugo Besson Salary and Net Worth
Hugo Besson is one of the most popular and wealthy basketball players. He has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Besson has signed a contract with Metropolitans 92 in France, where he will play alongside Victor Wembanyama and head coach Vincent Collet in the upcoming season for an undisclosed salary.
Hugo Besson Professional Career
Besson was born in the French city of Angers. He grew up in Bandol, on the Côte d’Azur. He began his youth basketball career as a member of the Antibes Sharks in 2016. In 2017, he joined Élan Chalon and played for their Under 21 team.
He was a member of the Élan Chalon senior team from 2018 to 2020. Over the course of two seasons, he appeared in 14 LNB Pro A games.
During 2021, Besson was courted by several European clubs, including Baskonia and ASVEL, and was considered for the NBA draft.
On September 23, 2021, Besson agreed to terms with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2021-22 season. On December 4, he made his Breakers debut, scoring 10 points in an 89-65 season-opening loss to the South East Melbourne Phoenix. He scored 20 or more points in the next three games. In March 2022, he had two 20-point games. Besson left the Breakers on April 17, 2022, to prepare for the NBA draft.
The Indiana Pacers selected Besson with the 58th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. His draft rights were then traded immediately to the Milwaukee Bucks. He signed with the Bucks for the NBA Summer League in 2022.
Besson signed with Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A on August 13, 2022.
Hugo Besson Achievements and Records
- LNB Pro B All-Star Five (2021)
- LNB Pro B Best Youngster (2021)
- LNB Pro B Best Scorer (2021)
- No. 25 retired by Saint-Quentin BB
Hugo Besson Personal Life
Besson’s father, uncle, and grandfather all played and coached professionally in basketball. His sister’s name is Jade Besson.
FAQs about Hugo Besson
| Where is Hugo Besson from? Angers, France |
| How tall is Hugo Besson? 1.96 m |
