Nanterre tab J'Wan Roberts

Nanterre 92 (Betclic ELITE ProA) has signed 24-year-old U.S. Virgin Islands 203cm forward J'Wan Roberts (college: Houston) for the new season. He is the second import player in the roster, with USA's Xavier Castaneda having signed earlier. Roberts most recently played at ALBA Berlin in the German BBL league. He played in three different competitions that year, gaining experience at various levels. In 49 BBL games, he averaged 5.3ppg, 4.1rpg, and 1.7apg last season, helping his team win the league title despite finishing second in the regular season. They also reached the Cup final. Additionally, Roberts played 14 games in the Basketball Champions League, averaging 6.6ppg, 4.8rpg, and 2.1apg, contributing to his team's quarterfinal appearance.
He was voted to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team in 2025.
Roberts graduated from the University of Houston in 2025, and it will be his second season in pro basketball.