Tony Parker's debut as ASVEL coach ends in semifinal loss to Roanne
In Tony Parker’s first match as ASVEL head coach, the team was edged out by Roanne’s Chorale in the Supercoupe LNB semifinal at Roland-Garros.
Tony Parker’s first official appearance as head coach of ASVEL concluded with a 73-71 loss to Roanne’s Chorale in the Supercoupe LNB semifinal at Roland-Garros. Roanne, fresh from an Elite 2 championship and now competing in Betclic Elite, never fell behind and exploited ASVEL’s disjointed play following a forced recruitment rebuild. Darius Johnson contributed 19 points for Roanne, while Tremont Waters posted 20 for ASVEL.
Early turnovers gave Roanne an 11-2 lead, and despite a late rally, ASVEL could not overturn the deficit. The match opened with a tribute to the late Tony Parker Sr., who passed away in 2025. Roanne’s cohesive attack and better execution secured the tightly contested victory.
Why it matters
The result highlights challenges for ASVEL under new coach Tony Parker and signals Roanne’s rising competitiveness in French basketball.
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