French Teen Basketball Star Alicia Tournebize Stuns with Viral Dunk in Win Over Belgium

In a jaw-dropping display of athleticism, 17-year-old French basketball prodigy Alicia Tournebize stole the show during France's dominant 72-47 victory over Belgium at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket 2025. Securing a third-place finish for her team, Tournebize not only racked up an impressive 19 points and 12 rebounds but also delivered the highlight of the game with a sensational dunk in the fourth quarter after a steal.

Standing at an imposing 6-foot-4, this young center transitioned solo down the court and slammed the ball through the hoop with authority, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe. This isn’t her first viral moment, though—Tournebize made history as the first French women’s basketball player to dunk in a game while playing for Espoirs de Bourges in the NF2 league, and she repeated the feat for Tango Bourges Basket U18 earlier this year.

As she approaches her 18th birthday in just over a week, Tournebize is cementing herself as a rising star in a French women’s basketball scene that’s been blazing hot. With Olympic silvers and bronzes in recent years, and a strong showing at last June’s Women’s EuroBasket, France continues to prove its prowess on the global stage. Players like Tima Pouye and Pauline Astier from Tango Bourges Basket are already shining on the national roster—could Tournebize be next?

Her performance is more than just a highlight reel; it’s a glimpse into the future of the sport. With raw power and undeniable talent, this young athlete is dunking her way into the hearts of basketball fans worldwide.