France basketball coach Vincent Collet steps down after 15 years in charge

France head coach Vincent Collet shouts during game between France and United States during a men's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France.

France head coach Vincent Collet shouts during game between France and United States during a men's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)


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PARIS — France men's basketball coach Vincent Collet is stepping down after 15 years in charge. Collet was the longest-serving France coach in history. He has been appointed as the special advisor to the technical direction of the French Basketball Federation. He guided his team to a silver medal at the Paris Olympics last month. Collet led France through six European Championships, four World Cups and four Olympic Games.

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