The sports world mourns Jacques Cicofran, who died at the age of 80. Child of AC Darboussier, one of the creators of the Ban E Lot club, he marked his time by becoming the regional technical adviser (CTR) of the discipline in the 80s.
He loved swimming, he loved sports… especially basketball. He was one of the figures of Guadeloupe basketball.
Jacques Cicofran had started basketball in the club of his district, the Amicale Club Darboussier, aged ten years.
After a brilliant career as a player, he went to INSEP to prepare his coaching diploma.
During this period, he met French basketball personalities and did his internship at the Bagnolet club. Initially, he took care of the youth teams, then the management entrusted him with the professional group.
Strengthened by this experience, he returned home to the ACD. But unfortunately, his principles do not agree with those of the leaders of the time.
In 1969, he left the ACD to create his own club, Ban E Lot, which was born on September 25, 1969.
In 1982, the French Basketball Federation decided to appoint a regional technical adviser in Guadeloupe, in order to support Charles Fédelin who officiated for the two islands.
The basketball lover is chosen and remains in this position until his retirement in 2003. His succession is ensured by Patrick Cham.
The trainer was known for his rigor and his sense of responsibility. Qualities instilled within his club Ban E Lot.
Jacques Cicofran passed away this Wednesday morning, following a long illness.
The Chairman of the Department, Guy Losbar hailed “the memory of this distinguished athlete who will have worked all his life for the development of basketball but also the training of Guadeloupean youth“.
