The star guard is this week on show in Paris – and there’s not a Hilton in sight.

In the two games played since the Emus’ arrival in France last week, Seebohm has played a key role in the team’s success and twice featured amongst his side’s top scorers.

In France to prepare for the Under-19 World Championships in Serbia next month, Seebohm and the Emus have wasted no time showing their rivals they mean business.

The Australian juniors launched their international campaign in Paris at the weekend, with an 80-68 win over the Paris Basket Racing Pro A Juniors.

The Emus immediately found their offensive rhythm to lead 29-21 at the first change, before the French outfit upped its intensity to narrow the margin to five points at halftime.

En route to a team-high 12 points, Seebohm led the way in the third quarter to help the Emus out to a 67-55 lead with one term to play.

The home team piled on the pressure in the final term but the Emus’ spacing and ball movement nullified the Parisian push and Australia ran away with the win.

Emus head coach Marty Clarke said his team’s defensive effort was key to the win.

“Our application on defence meant we were able to gradually suffocate the Racing offence, which was particularly pleasing,” he said.

“I was happy with the contribution of all players, especially considering the game was played just one day after arriving from Australia.”

Seebohm backed up his team-high haul with nine points in the Emus’ loss to France at Stade Levellois on Sunday.

The European champions raced out to an early lead, but Australia climbed back into the game with tenacious defence to trail by just six points at the first break, 22-16.

A great defensive effort from the young Australians restricted France to just 11 points in the second quarter and saw the Emus out to a 36-33 advantage at the major change.

The lead changed hands several times in the third quarter with dynamic plays from both teams, but France edged ahead with one period to play, taking a 61-56 buffer into the final term.

The Emus fought back to level the game with five minutes on the clock, but faded in the final stages to hand France the eight-point win.

Despite the 73-65 point loss, Clarke said he was buoyed by the Emus’ performance.

“I was pleased with the communication and commitment of each player,” he said.

“Although it was disappointing not to get the win there were many positives that we can take from the game.”

Seebohm and the Emus will now travel to the north of France to meet team USA.