Marine Dursus, a French guard who has been sidelined by a foot injury, made a decisive impact for Angers in the final weeks of the La Boulangère Wonderligue, helping the club steer clear of relegation.
Her return coincided with a pair of Playdowns victories over Toulouse and Roche Vendée, where she posted 11 points and three steals against Toulouse and added nine points with the same number of steals in the finale against Roche Vendée. Across the two games she shot 57.1 percent from the floor, underscoring a readiness that went beyond mere participation.
A Journey Across Continents
At INSEP, the French national institute of sport, she trained alongside future professionals, sharing the court with Connecticut Sun prospects Leila Lacan and Nell Angloma. Her stint also included appearances at the Women’s Nike Hoop Summit in Portland and the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp in Phoenix, where she caught the eye of NBA Elite Basketball Women’s Operations Lead Cinnamon Lister, who praised her ball‑handling and elite shooting.
Coach Geno Auriemma will now have the opportunity to integrate Dursus into a defensive philosophy that emphasizes hustle and intentionality. Teammates and staff alike describe her as a “go‑with‑the‑flow” scorer who can thrive under physical contact, while also noting her caring nature off the court.