Roca Team head coach Vassilis Spanoulis was absent from the bench during the club’s Betclic Élite game against Cholet on Saturday, March 7, with assistant coaches stepping in to lead the Roca Team during the domestic league fixture.
The Greek coach’s absence comes amid a difficult period for the Monegasque club. Monaco is currently dealing with significant challenges off the court, including reported financial difficulties and recent roster changes that have seen the departures of Yoan Makoundou and Léo Michineau. The situation has placed additional pressure on the team as the season enters a crucial stage.
According to several reports, Spanoulis has been deeply affected by the current circumstances at the club and has chosen to step back from the bench for the time being. The former Olympiacos legend is also reportedly considering resigning from his position, though it remains unclear whether such a resignation would ultimately be accepted by the Monaco leadership.
Spanoulis, one of the most celebrated figures in European basketball history, arrived in Monaco midway through the 2024–2025 season. Despite joining during a turbulent period, he quickly made an impact, guiding the Roca Team to the EuroLeague final, a historic achievement for the Principality club.
Monaco ultimately fell short of securing the French championship title that season after losing the final to Paris, with the squad weakened by the absence of key players Mike James and Daniel Theis.
Now, with uncertainty surrounding the club’s situation and the demanding schedule of both Betclic Élite and EuroLeague competition, the future of Spanoulis in Monaco appears increasingly unclear. For many observers, the current developments suggest that the story between the Greek basketball icon and the Roca Team could be approaching a decisive moment.
For the moment, however, no official statement has been issued by the club confirming a resignation, leaving the situation unresolved as Monaco continues its season.