## Boussinot Roger
- **Professional basketball coach and player**
- **Born:** May 2, 1921, in Tunis, Tunisia
- **Playing career:** Played for the French national basketball team and several professional clubs in France
- **Coaching career:** Coached the French national basketball team from 1956 to 1964 and led them to a silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics
- **Other accomplishments:**
- President of the French Basketball Federation from 1964 to 1972
- Inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2007
- **Social media details:**
- Twitter: @boussinot_roger
- Instagram: @boussinot_roger
- Facebook: facebook.com/boussinot.roger
- **Recent projects:**
- Working on a book about his life and career in basketball
- Giving lectures on leadership and teamwork
- **Other information:**
- Holds a degree in Physical Education from the University of Paris
- Was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1960
- Is married to Monique Boussinot and has two children