Bridge The Gap Academy - Italy

The collection continues. 🏀✨

Meet Mael Sohna, a 6’2 French guard born in 2011.

Coming from Soyaux, Mael brings size and versatility to the backcourt. His game is built on change of pace, aggressive drives, smart off-ball movement, playmaking for his teammates, and the ability to create defensive stops.

What stands out most is his mindset. Mael understands the sacrifices required to pursue a professional career and he is ready to step outside his comfort zone to chase his goals.

Ambitious. Committed. Ready to work.

Welcome to the 2026–2027 BTG Academy Elite Player Collection, Mael. 💙🤍

One Vision. One Standard. One Family.

𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗪𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! 🔒🏀

Standing at 216 cm (7’1”), Oliwier returns to the Academy for his second season, ready to take another big step forward.

Having previously played high school basketball in the US, Oliwier brings valuable experience, size and tremendous upside. A true late bloomer, he really started to blossom toward the end of last season and we believe he’s only scratching the surface of what he can become.

This season, Oliwier will be one of the building blocks of our Academy. With his size, continued development and growing confidence, we’re excited to see him take on a bigger role and make an impact on both ends of the floor.

Just as impressive off the court, Oliwier is an outstanding student with excellent grades and takes his academics as seriously as his basketball.

The potential is there. The work continues. Big season ahead.

Welcome back, Oliwier! 🇵🇱🔥

The Collection Begins. 💙📖

Every season tells a story. Every card represents a person who helps build BTG Academy.

We are excited to unveil the first official collectible card from our BTG Academy Collection Book 2026–2027.

We start with our Head Coach, Jeremie Haudiquet, who will continue leading the academy into another season dedicated to developing players, building competitors, and creating opportunities for ambitious athletes from around the world.

This is only the beginning. Throughout the season, the collection will continue to grow with our staff, players, special editions, and unforgettable academy moments.

One Vision. One Standard. One Family.

Collect the journey. Build the legacy. 💙🏀

WHY BTG ACADEMY? 🌍🏀

Talent is only part of the equation.

The other part is being seen.

Many players spend years developing in their home country and only start looking abroad after high school. By then, they’re competing for college scholarships and professional contracts against players who have already been part of those markets for years.

At Bridge The Gap Academy, we believe in creating opportunities before that moment arrives.

Through EYBL, international competition, and our extensive network across Italy and beyond, our players don’t just gain experience.

They become visible.

They build relationships.

They enter the basketball ecosystem early.

Nothing is guaranteed in basketball.

But putting yourself in the right environment significantly increases the chances that the right opportunity finds you.

That’s what Bridge The Gap means.

We don’t just develop players.

We connect them to a global basketball network and help bridge the gap between potential and opportunity.

🏀 Applications for the upcoming season are now open.

📍The Player Application Form is available through the link in our bio.

Your next opportunity starts with the environment you choose today.

The environment matters.

Great players aren’t built by talent alone. They’re built by what surrounds them every day.

At BTG Academy, our players have access to everything they need to develop:

🏀 Professional basketball courts
💪 Strength & conditioning gym
🏃 Running track
🏊 Swimming pool
🧖 Recovery & sauna facilities
🏨 Exclusive accommodation
🍽️ Full board meals
📚 Academic support

Every part of our environment has one purpose: helping young players improve on and off the court.

If you’re serious about taking the next step, your environment should push you forward—not hold you back.

🇮🇹 Molfetta, Italy
📩 Applications for the 2026–2027 season are now open. Send us a DM for more information.

🏀 Featured by BeBasket 🇫🇷

We’re proud to see BTG Academy featured by one of France’s leading basketball media outlets.

« After spending the season in Italy with BTG Academy Molfetta, Axel continued his development by competing in the European Youth Basketball League (EYBL U20), one of Europe’s top international youth competitions.

In 13 EYBL games, he averaged:
📊 9.9 PPG | 3.9 RPG | 1.8 APG | 1.0 SPG | 0.8 BPG in 29 minutes per game.

At the end of the season, BTG Academy recognized him as their “Best Shooter” award winner.

His experience in Italy allowed him to compete against players from many different countries before returning to France, where he earned his first opportunity to join a French Nationale 1 roster. »

We’re incredibly proud of Axel and grateful to see the work being recognized beyond our academy. This is another step forward for BTG Academy and proof that hard work, daily commitment, and international competition create real opportunities.

The journey is only beginning. 💙🌍

🚨 PLAYER TRANSFER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Congratulations to Axel Loll on earning his next opportunity! 👏

After a season of hard work, discipline, and continuous development at BTG Academy, Axel has officially signed with Mulhouse Mustangs, competing in the French Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1). 🇫🇷🏀

Throughout the season, Axel showed tremendous maturity, professionalism, and a commitment to improving every single day. His work ethic, coachability, and willingness to embrace challenges made this opportunity possible.

We’re incredibly proud to have been part of your journey and grateful for the trust you placed in our program. This is another important step, but only the beginning of what we believe will be a bright future.

Congratulations, Axel! We wish you and the Mulhouse Mustangs nothing but success this season. Keep working, stay humble, and keep chasing greatness. 💙❤️

Once BTG, Always BTG.

Investing in young athletes means investing in the future of our game. 🏀🌍

At BTG Academy, our mission goes far beyond basketball.

We are building an international environment where ambitious young athletes can develop as players, students, and people. Every day, we provide high-level coaching, strength & conditioning, competitive opportunities across Europe, and guidance that helps our athletes pursue college scholarships and professional careers.

But creating life-changing opportunities requires strong partners who believe in the next generation.

We’re currently looking to collaborate with companies that share our vision.

Whether you’re a global sports brand, a nutrition company, a local business, or an organization passionate about youth development, your support can have a real impact.

We’re looking for partnerships in areas such as:
• Sports equipment & apparel
• Basketball shoes
• Performance nutrition & supplements
• Recovery & medical products
• Technology & performance analysis
• Travel & transportation
• Education & scholarships
• Financial sponsorships

In return, we offer meaningful visibility through our international players, social media content, tournaments across Europe, academy events, branded partnerships, and long-term collaboration opportunities.

Our athletes represent multiple countries, compete internationally, and are working every day to achieve their dreams. Your brand can become part of that journey.

No partnership is too small. Every contribution helps us provide better facilities, better resources, better experiences, and more opportunities for talented young players.

If your company believes in empowering the next generation of athletes, we’d love to connect.

Let’s build something bigger than basketball.

📩 Send us a DM or email us to discuss partnership opportunities.