Chalon Info

Coach

The most senior coach in LNB, Savo Vucevic extended his head coach contract with Elan Chalon by two seasons in summer 2023. He is assisted by Benjamin Villeger, Maxime Pacquaut and Romain Chenaud.

After Savo Vucevic's dismissal in late November 2024, Elric Delord officially became the coach of Elan Chalon until 2027

Budget

For the 2024/2025 season, Chalon has a projected budget of €6.2M (up from €5.7M last year, +8%), making it the 9th largest budget among the 16 Betclic Elite clubs (according to DNCCGCP communication on October 22, 2024).

For the 2023/2024 season, Chalon had a projected budget of €5.7M for their return to the first division, ranking as the 11th largest budget among the 18 Betclic Elite clubs (according to DNCCGCP communication on October 12, 2023).

Youth Academy

The Elan Chalon youth academy is one of the most renowned in French basketball, with approximately 19 players turning professional since 2010, including Axel Bouteille, Nicolas Lang, Hugo Besson, Etienne Ca, ... Key staff members include: Jean-Claude Collin (Academy Director) and Romain Chenaud (Academy Manager and U21 Team Coach).

• French Champion 2017 (3-2 in finals against Strasbourg)
• Leaders Cup 2016 Runner-up (99-74 loss in final against Monaco)
• French Champion 2012 (1-0 in finals against Le Mans)
• Winners of Semaine des As 2012 (73-66 victory in final against Gravelines)
• Semaine des As 2011 Runner-up (79-71 loss in final against Gravelines)

• Moustapha Fall: Defender of the Year 2016/2017 (Pro A)
• Devin Booker: MVP 2015/2016 (Pro A)
• Mathias Lessort: Sixth Man of the Year 2015/2016 (Pro A)
• Clint Capela: Best Young Player and Most Improved Player 2013/2014 (Pro A)
• Blake Schilb: Foreign MVP 2011/2012 (Pro A)
• Blake Schilb: MVP of Semaine des As 2012
• Mickael Mokongo: Best Young Player and Defender of the Year 2004/2005 (Pro A)