Bruno Recoura
French basketball player and coach (1948–2026)
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Bruno Recoura (French: [bʁynˈo ʁəkuʁˈa]; 20 April 1948 – 18 July 2026) was a French basketball player and coach who played as a small forward.[1]
Born20 April 1948
Died18 July 2026 (aged 78)
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Playing career1966–?
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1948 |
| Died | 18 July 2026 (aged 78) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1966–? |
| Position | Small forward |
| Coaching career | 1978–1990 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1966–1978 | ASVEL Basket |
| 1978–1980 | Élan Chalon |
| 1981–? | BC Villefranche-sur-Saône |
Coaching | |
| 1978–1980 | Élan Chalon |
| 1987–1990 | ASUL Lyon |
Recoura spent a majority of his playing career with ASVEL Basket, though he was also a player-coach with Élan Chalon from 1978 to 1980. From 1967 to 1971, he was a member of the French national team, where he played in eight games and scored a total of 17 points.[2]
Recoura died on 18 July 2026, at the age of 78.[3]