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Pascal Dorison, referee of historic game, passes away at 63

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Pascal Dorison has died at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness.
He was known for officiating the iconic Euroleague final between Panathinaikos and Barcelona in 1996.
Dorison was a prominent French referee in the 1990s, starting his career in 1978.
He officiated 286 games, including six European finals during his career.

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Pascal Dorison, a prominent French basketball referee, passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness. Dorison was well-known for officiating key international games, including the historic 1996 Euroleague final between Panathinaikos and Barcelona, which is remembered for the memorable block by Stojan Vranković against Montero. His role in that match placed him at the center of the basketball world's attention at the time.

In addition to his Euroleague contributions, Dorison had a successful referee career spanning from 1988 to 2003, which included officiating at the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000. His impact on the sport was significant, as he was regarded as one of the top referees in France during the 1990s. Tributes have poured in from various quarters of the basketball community, reflecting the sadness surrounding his passing and acknowledging his contributions to the game.

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