Ending an era of French basketball dominance, Vincent Collet has officially stepped down as head coach of the men’s national team after 15 years. The French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced his new role as Special Advisor to the National Technical Directorate on Monday, marking a major shift for the architect of France’s golden basketball generation.
A Legacy of Medals & Moments
Collet, who began coaching Les Bleus in 2009, led the team to historic heights:
🥇 EuroBasket 2013 champions
🥈 Back-to-back Olympic silver medals (2020 Tokyo, 2016 Rio)
🥉 Two FIBA World Cup podium finishes
🌍 Competed in 4 Olympics, 4 World Cups, and 6 EuroBasket tournaments
‘Not Done Coaching’
While advising on player development and coaching strategies, Collet teased a potential return to the sidelines: \"I don’t feel done… It’s important to remain a coach in your mind.\" The FFBB confirmed he could pause his advisory role for NBA or Euroleague opportunities.
🇫🇷 Basketball fans worldwide are now watching: Will Collet’s next chapter inspire France’s next gen—or shape a new NBA era? 🔄🏀
