The most successful club in the French league, LDLC Asvel is also one of the oldest, having been founded in 1948 following the merger of Eveil Lyonnais and AS Villeurbanne. ASVEL has won no fewer than 21 French championships, including a treble between 2019 and 2022, and 10 French Cups, with the most recent triumphs in 2022 and 2021 respectively, when ASVEL won the league and cup double.

A succession of great names have written this history, led by Alain Gilles and André Buffière, and more recently by Vincent Collet, David Lighty and Charles Kahudi. More recently, it’s been Vincent Collet, David Lighty and Charles Kahudi.
Despite this rich history, ASVEL nevertheless raised its ambitions after Tony Parker became the club’s president in 2014 and wanted to return to the highest European level as soon as possible. This was achieved as early as the 2019/2020 season with a wild card granted by the Euroleague, followed by the club’s accession to an A license, guaranteeing its place for an indefinite period.

Although ASVEL’s history has alternated between fruitful periods and more difficult ones, the Rhône-Alpes club is currently in an upward phase, with unprecedented player signings such as Nando DeColo, Joffrey Lauvrgne and the return of Edwin Jackson – three internationals with a definite curriculum to help the Blanc et Noir return to the European finals.
This 2023 / 2024 season bodes well for the Lyon team. First and foremost, Jeoffrey Lauvergne’s return to the court will strengthen the interior sector, supported by American Mike Scott. Edwin Jackson is back once again to contribute to the scoring alongside Thimoté Luwawu-Cabarrot, while Paris Lee will bring his Euroleague experience and defense to the table.

After a complicated end to the 2022/23 season and start to 2023/24, particularly on the international scene, the Rhône-Alpes club has decided to put its faith in Gian Marco Pozzecco – currently coach of the Italian national team – to get the Blanc & Noir back on the right track.
ASVEL’s objectives are clear: win back the French title and earn a place in the Euroleague.