Retirement of number 9 jersey

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Limoges CSP will officially retire the number 9 jersey of Stéphane Ostrowski during the match against ASVEL. This honor recognizes the career of a major player in the history of French basketball, whose name and achievements will remain closely associated with the great moments of the Limoges club.

Stéphane Ostrowski’s legacy

Stéphane Ostrowski, 64 years old, born in Bron in the Rhône, is the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in the history of the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB). With the retirement of his legendary number 9, he will enter the Limoges basketball hall of fame.

Number 9 joins the hall of fame

At Beaublanc, number 9 of Stéphane Ostrowski is about to join his former teammates, Richard Dacoury, Frédéric Forte, as well as the American Ed Murphy on the ceiling of the arena. This placement symbolizes the lasting recognition of his contributions to the club.

Ostrowski’s long career

Ostrowski was an iconic figure of CSP Limoges from 1985 to 1992, contributing significantly to the golden years of the club. Over seven seasons in the green jersey, he played a total of 23 seasons in the elite of French basketball with Le Mans, Antibes, Cholet, Antibes again, Chalon, and a third time at Antibes at the age of 43.

Achievements and honors

As an international center with 193 selections, he established himself as a reference in the championship, thanks to his consistency, longevity, and versatility. His time in Haute-Vienne is marked by three consecutive French championships in 1988, 1989, and 1990, as well as the victory in the European Cup for winners in 1988.

Legacy in French basketball

To these collective successes are added four MVP awards of the French championship, which testify to his status among the major players of his era. Through this ceremony, it is also a part of the heritage of French basketball that is celebrated: that of players whose performances, titles, and consistency have contributed to the growth of the championship.

Symbolic placement in history

On October 17, at Beaublanc, number 9 will not only leave the court. It will definitively take its place in history, marking the enduring impact of Stéphane Ostrowski on French basketball.