Roca Team Welcomes Vassilis Spanoulis as New Head Coach for Two Seasons

The Roca Team has officially appointed Vassilis Spanoulis as its new head coach, a move signaling a fresh strategic direction for Monaco's premier basketball team. Spanoulis, a revered figure in European basketball, will helm the team for two seasons with an option for a third. This announcement comes on the heels of the departure of former coach Sasa Obradovic, positioning Spanoulis at the forefront of Monaco's push to solidify its stature among Europe's basketball elite.

Spanoulis, often dubbed "Kill Bill," transitions to this role following a commendable stint at Peristeri Athens, where his leadership was instrumental in propelling the team to the Greek National Cup final and a strong showing in the Basketball Champions League Final Four. His coaching prowess earned him the accolade of Coach of the Year after a series of successful seasons. Prior to coaching, Spanoulis enjoyed a storied playing career, capturing three EuroLeague titles and contributing significantly to Greece’s 2005 European Championship triumph.

With this high-profile appointment, Monaco aims to leverage Spanoulis's extensive experience and tactical acumen to advance its ambitions on the European stage. The move also intriguingly positions him to coach Monaco's Mike James, who recently eclipsed Spanoulis’s record as the EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer. Spanoulis's recent role as head coach of the Greek national team, leading them to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, underscores his global basketball influence and strategic vision expected to enrich Monaco's competitive edge.