Paris Basketball has strengthened its squad with the arrival of French international Nadir Hifi (20, 1m84). The point guard will wear number 2.
A true revelation of the 2022/23 season, sixth best scorer in Betclic ELITE (with an average of 16.8 points) and second best French player, Nadir HIFI has signed with the Parisian club for 3 seasons, until 2025/2026. The French basketball nugget is clearly determined to make a long-term commitment to the capital club.
A commitment to the Parisian project
The new recruit, who at just 20 has established himself as one of Betclic ELITE’s leading players, was in the sights of several French and European teams. It’s with Paris Basketball that Nadir Hifi has made the bold choice to sign a three-year contract.
Originally from Strasbourg, Nadir Hifi trained with Lille and then Le Portel, and is the perfect embodiment of the Parisian project. From top scorer in the Espoirs championship in the 2020/21 season to the best performance of the 2022/23 season (with 39 points and 44 rating against Paris), the Franco-Algerian point guard’s progress is impressive and confirms his extremely promising potential.
“We are delighted to announce the signing of Nadir Hifi. He’s a young French player with enormous talent, and a mentality and state of mind that are beyond reproach. A very hard worker, he has come a long way with an atypical career path. He’s always fought for his place. And today, by signing with Paris Basketball, two ambitions have come together in a perfect marriage. Nadir’s development will go hand in hand with that of the club. His game matches the identity of Paris Basketball and the spirit that reigns in the Ile-de-France region. He will delight the Parisian public.”
Amara Sy, Director of Basketball Operations – Paris Basketball
Developing his potential with Paris Basketball
Entered in the 2023 Draft last April, Nadir Hifi believes in his potential to join the North American league. As it did for Juhann Begarin and Ismaël Kamagate before him, the club will do everything in its power to help him achieve his goal.
By signing up with Paris Basketball, Hifi is joining an ambitious sporting project in line with his career objectives. It’s a new chapter that will enable him to develop his talent and take the next steps along with the Parisian club: evolving at the highest level on the national and European scene.
Endowed with solid defensive skills and enormous offensive potential, the fast-paced playmaker will be a pillar of the Parisian squad.
“We are proud to welcome Nadir Hifi to the Paris Basketball family. At just 20 years of age, Nadir has shown himself to be one of the best players in French basketball, with a spectacular flashy game. Nadir fits the DNA of our club: young, ambitious and entertaining to watch.”
David Kahn, club co-owner and president.
The man who will wear number 2 is excited about this new challenge.
“I’m very proud and honored to commit to Paris Basket! At this stage of my career, I really think it’s the best project for me to continue my development. I fully share the club’s ambition and am determined to help it achieve its many goals! I can’t wait to meet my team-mates and the staff and start this new adventure!
Nadir Hifi
With the addition of the spectacular Nadir Hifi to its roster, the Club welcomes a young French point guard who fits in perfectly with the DNA of Paris Basketball.
