Lons-Le-Saunier Secures Head Coach Rayan Capron for 2024-25 Nationale 2 Season

Lons-Le-Saunier Appoints Rayan Capron as Head Coach for 2024-25 Nationale 2 Season

Lons-Le-Saunier (France) — Rayan Capron has been named the new head coach of FFBB-licensed Lons-Le-Saunier Basket, the team announced Friday. The appointment, effective immediately, aims to solidify the club’s third-place standing in Nationale 2 and position it for a potential playoff push in the 2024-25 season.

Capron, 34, replaces interim coach Florent Lecomte, who guided the team through the final six games of the 2023-24 campaign after the departure of David Bensoussan. The decision comes as Lons sits 12 points clear of fourth-place with three games remaining in the regular season, according to official FFBB standings.

Key Details:

Capron signs a two-year contract with Lons-Le-Saunier.
He joins from Élan Chalon, where he served as assistant coach.
Lons will face Châlons-Reims, Orchies, and Boulogne-Levallois in its final three regular-season matches.
The team’s next scheduled game is Saturday, May 25 (20:30 CET / 18:30 UTC) against Châlons-Reims at the Palais des Sports in Lons.

Why This Move Matters for Lons-Le-Saunier

Capron’s arrival is the latest in a series of strategic adjustments for Lons, which has fluctuated between third and fifth place in Nationale 2 over the past two seasons. His appointment follows a 10-12 record under Lecomte—a performance that kept the team in playoff contention but failed to secure a postseason berth.