Stéphane Ostrowski

Stéphane Ostrowski (born 17 March 1962) is a retired French professional basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 8 3⁄4 in (2.05 m) tall, he played at the power forward position. He is widely considered to be one of the major figures of French basketball history, and he was among the 105 player nominees for the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors list.

Stéphane Ostrowski

Personal information
Born	(1962-03-17) March 17, 1962 Bron, France
Nationality	French
Listed height	6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
Playing career	1982–2005
Position	Power forward
Coaching career	2005–2006
Career history
As player:
1982–1985	Le Mans
1985–1992	CSP Limoges
1992–1995	Olympique Antibes
1995–1998	Cholet Basket
1998–1999	Olympique Antibes
1999–2001	Élan Chalon
2001–2005	Olympique Antibes
As coach:
2005–2006	Olympique Antibes
Career highlights and awards
As a player: 5× FIBA European Selection (1990, 1991 2×, 1995 2×) FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1988) 4× French League champion (1988, 1989, 1990, 1995) 2× French Leaders Cup winner (1988, 1990) French Cup winner (1998) 4× French League French Player's MVP (1986, 1988–1990) French League Best Young Player (1984) 8× French League All-Star French Basketball Hall of Fame (2013)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing France Mediterranean Games 1993 France

Professional career

Ostrowski led CSP Limoges to the FIBA Saporta Cup title in 1988, and to the FIBA Korać Cup final in 1987. He also played at the 1990 EuroLeague Final Four. He reached another European Cup final in 2001, when he contributed to Élan Sportif Chalonnais' great run in the Saporta Cup.

National team career

Ostrowski was a regular member of the senior French national team. He reached the EuroBasket semifinals in 1991, finishing the tournament in fourth place.

External links

• Profile on fibaeurope.com
• Player nominees for the EuroLeague's 50 Greatest Contributors