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may 26 2026Panathinaikos is working on building its roster for next season, and Senegalese wing Brancou Badio has appeared on the Greek club's radar. According to Alessandro Luigi Maggi, the Athens-based team is in talks with the African guard following an impressive EuroLeague campaign.
Badio has been one of the breakout stars of the season in Europe's top competition, establishing himself as a player capable of competing at the highest European level thanks to his offensive energy, one-on-one aggression, and ability to generate points in high-pressure situations. The African guard finished the season averaging 11.2 points per game in EuroLeague, confirming his competitive growth.
One of the moments that generated the most impact around his name came precisely against Panathinaikos itself. In the fifth game of the EuroLeague Playoffs, Badio exploded offensively with a 20-point performance against the Greek side, leaving a strong impression in a high-stakes series.
Panathinaikos's interest also aligns with the Greek club's intention to continue strengthening its perimeter rotation with physical, dynamic players capable of bringing intensity on both ends of the court. At 26 years old, Badio has become a highly attractive profile in the European market thanks to his consistent development over recent seasons.
For now, no financial details or exact status of negotiations have been disclosed, but the interest from the reigning European champions once again places the Senegalese player among the most-watched names on the EuroLeague market.
