Alexia Chery (ex Villeneuve) signs at Venezia

Umana Reyer Venezia (Serie A1) signed 27-year-old French international 190cm power forward Alexia Chery for the upcoming season. Chery last played at Villeneuve D'Ascq ESB Lille Metropole in the French LFB league, where she averaged 10.8ppg, 5.6rpg, and 1.7apg in 24 games. She also contributed to their cup final appearance. In Eurocup, Chery played 14 games and averaged 8.6ppg, 5.4rpg, and 1.6apg.
She has also been a member of the French international program for some years. Chery has regularly played for the French senior team since 2017 and previously for the Under 20 National Team in 2016.
She also represented France at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Lyon-Villeurbanne (France) this year. Her team won Gold and she had almost 7 points per game.
Chery has also played for other French teams such as Bourges and Centre Federal BB Paris.
Among many awards, she was voted Eurobasket.com All-French League Domestic Player of the Year in 2020.