Pierre Vincent is the new National Coach

Pierre Vincent is 43 years old and has been involved in basketball for the past twenty years. Before coming to Bourges in 2003 he did most of his work for the Federation with National youth teams. He also spent three years training a club in the equivalent of the fifth division for men (NM3).

Before his success with Bourges he greatest achievement was with the the U18 men during the 2000 European Championship. France won the title and a number of players from that group are today playing in the NBA.

His first task ash head coach is qualify for Eurobasket 2009. The draw will take place this coming weekend in Italy.

He will still remain as head coach at Bourges.