Éric Beugnot (born 22 March 1955) is a French former professional

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player. Standing at 2.00 m (6' 6 ") tall, Beugnot played at the

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and

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positions.

Professional career

During his pro career, Beugnot played with the French clubs

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, and CRO Lyon. He won 3

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championships, in the years 1978, 1979, and 1982.

National team career

Beugnot was a member of the senior

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. With France, he played in 212

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, from 1975 to 1987, scoring a total of 2,493 points. He played at the

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. He also played at the

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, at the 1977 EuroBasket, the 1979 EuroBasket, the 1981 EuroBasket, the 1983 EuroBasket, and the 1987 EuroBasket.

Managerial career

After his playing career, Beugnot became the Sports Director of PSG Racing, in 1992, and became the

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, in 1995.

Personal life

Beugnot's brother, Grég, and his father, Jean-Paul, were also professional basketball players.

References

External links

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