Former Knicks head coach Stu Jackson is Elan Bearnais new president of basketball operations / News - Basketnews.com

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As reported by the French website BeBasket, former New York Knicks head coach Stu Jackson has officially become the new president of basketball operations for the French club Elan Bearnais.

Jackson has also been the executive vice president of the NBA in the past. In addition to his managerial position within NBA administration, Jackson has also been the GM of the Vancouver Grizzlies in the first five seasons of their history.

This designation marks the beginning of a new cycle for the French club, which is now owned partially by an American group of investors, the Counterpoint Sports Group (CSG). The American group of investors that bought the team is not the only 'overseas' ownership in France. The Paris Basketball club has been under the control of former NBA GM David Kahn since 2018.

Elan Bearnais finished 11th in the French league's regular season last year. The new American group of investors hopes to bring back the team to the top of French basketball.

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