Jim Ruddy Anicet Bilba (born April 17, 1968 in

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) is a former professional basketball player and

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, from France.

Professional career

Bilba won the EuroLeague championship with Limoges CSP in 1993.

National team career

Bilba won the silver medal at the

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, while playing with the senior French national basketball team.

Coaching career

After he retired from playing professional basketball, Bilba became an assistant

of the French basketball club, Limoges CSP.

External links

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