Limoges CSP is excited to announce the signing of Jean-Fabrice Dossou, a 2.11m center, who becomes the first recruit of the Limoges transfer window. This young player, born in 2000, started playing basketball at the age of 17 with the U18 team of Orléans Basket and quickly made his mark in the hopes championship. During the 2020-2021 season, he posted impressive averages of nearly 18 points and 12 rebounds, which allowed him to make his Betclic Élite debut. After a loan to Blois, he continued to shine with Orléans in the second division.
Since 2024, Jean-Fabrice Dossou has played for Nantes, where he was a key player for the team, reaching the playoffs semifinals. With an average of 7.5 rebounds per game, he ranked as the 4th best rebounder in the Élite 2 championship. His commitment to Limoges CSP for two seasons is great news for the club, which hopes he will form a formidable frontcourt alongside Gavin Ware.
Arnaud Tessier, the head coach of Limoges CSP, expressed his enthusiasm: "Jean-Fabrice Dossou is a player who fully matches the identity and qualities we wanted to add to our interior. His size, mobility, and activity allow him to have a significant impact on defense and rebounding." Dossou also shone during the playoffs with Nantes, posting impressive stats of 13.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
Jean-Fabrice Dossou stated: "Hello Limoges, I am happy to join you for the next two seasons. I look forward to defending our team and proudly representing the colors of this institution." With this new recruit, Limoges CSP is gearing up for a promising season, aiming to compete for the playoffs and strengthen its presence in the championship.