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Hasahn French
Delaware Blue Coats
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998 (age 26)
Middletown, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeSaint Louis (2017–2021)
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022Krka
2022–2023Newcastle Eagles
2024–presentDelaware Blue Coats
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020)
  • Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2019)
  • 2x Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2019, 2020)
  • Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2018)

Hasahn French (born March 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Saint Louis Billikens.

High school career

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French grew up in Middletown, New York and did not play organized basketball until eighth grade, instead playing running back on youth league football teams. After a five-inch growth spurt, he was noticed by Middletown High School coach Jim Kelly and joined the team in eighth grade, helping the team become the Class AA section 9 champions. French transferred to Springfield Commonwealth Academy following his freshman year. As a senior, he had 38 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists against Brewster Academy.[1] He led the team to winning the Hoophall Classic, defeating Cushing Academy 61–56. French finished with 10 points and 17 rebounds and was named MVP.[2] A four-star recruit, French committed to playing college basketball for Saint Louis over UMass and UNLV.[1]

College career

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As a freshman, French averaged 9.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game and set a Saint Louis freshman record with 59 blocked shots.[3] French was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team.[4] In the first round of the 2019 Atlantic 10 Tournament, French scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds in a win over Richmond.[5] As a sophomore, French averaged 9.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game on a team that finished 23–13 and reached the NCAA Tournament. He was named to the Third Team All-Atlantic 10 as well as the Defensive Team.[6]

On November 23, 2019, French scored 21 points and pulled down an Atlantic 10 record-tying 24 rebounds in a 60–55 win against Belmont.[7] He was named to the midseason Karl Malone Award watchlist.[8] As a junior, French averaged 12.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.[9] He led the conference in rebounding and became Saint Louis's all-time leader in blocks.[10] French was named to the Second Team All-Atlantic 10 as well as the Defensive Team.[11] Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[12] On June 3, French withdrew from the draft and opted to return for his senior season.[13] He averaged 9.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a senior.[14]

Professional career

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On June 25, 2021, French reportedly signed his first professional contract with Lavrio of the Greek Basket League.[15] However, the transfer never fully materialized. On August 19, he signed with Krka of the Slovenian League.[16]

For the 2022–23 season, French joined the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League,[17] however he did not make the final roster. On 2 December 2022, French was announced as a new signing for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League.[18]

Delaware Blue Coats (2024–present)

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On October 28, 2024, French joined the Delaware Blue Coats.[19]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Saint Louis 32 32 30.2 .535 .000 .364 7.1 1.5 .8 1.8 9.3
2018–19 Saint Louis 36 35 30.6 .492 – .349 8.4 1.5 1.0 1.8 9.3
2019–20 Saint Louis 30 30 31.9 .521 – .329 10.4 2.3 1.0 2.6 12.4
2020–21 Saint Louis 19 19 25.0 .533 – .326 7.4 2.4 .7 1.4 9.2
Career 117 116 29.9 .517 .000 .343 8.4 1.9 .9 1.9 10.1

References

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  1. ^ a b Durando, Stu (October 27, 2017). "Built like a tight end, French pursues basketball dream at SLU". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  2. ^ Chiarelli, Mark (January 16, 2017). "Hasahn French, Malik Pouncy lead Springfield Commonwealth Academy to comeback Hoophall Classic win (photos/video)". MassLive.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Durando, stu (October 18, 2018). "Three Billikens picked for A-10 preseason teams". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "Aldridge, Adams Named Atlantic 10 Co-Players of the Year, Rhode Island's Hurley Voted as Coach of the Year". Atlantic10.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Hochman, Benjamin (October 28, 2019). "Hochman: With a new haircut and same defensive tenacity, SLU's shot-stuffing French is 'The Stifle Tower'". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Stevens, Patrick (October 30, 2019). "#A10MBB PREVIEW: Billikens' Core, Freshman Provide Bright Future". Atlantic10.com. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "French scores 21 to carry Saint Louis past Belmont 60–55". ESPN. Associated Press. November 23, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  8. ^ Miller, Corey (February 6, 2020). "SLU star Hasahn French named to 2020 Karl Malone Award watch list". KSDK. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  9. ^ "Billikens' French and Goodwin will enter NBA Draft but may return". Fox Sports. March 31, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  10. ^ Miller, Corey (March 10, 2020). "Four Billikens earn All-Conference honors for SLU". KSDK. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  11. ^ "Toppin Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Grant Voted Coach of the Year". Atlantic10.com. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  12. ^ Miller, Corey (March 31, 2020). "SLU forward Hasahn French declares for NBA Draft". KSDK. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
  13. ^ Miller, Corey (June 3, 2020). "SLU forward Hasahn French joins teammate Goodwin in withdrawing from NBA Draft, returning for senior season". KSDK. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  14. ^ Borzello, Jeff (June 17, 2021). "NCAA Division I men's college basketball rosters, departures, newcomers for 2021-22". ESPN. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  15. ^ Mammides, Chris (June 25, 2021). "French starts his pro career at Lavrio". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  16. ^ Markovic, Rado (August 19, 2021). "American Hasahn French joins Krka frontcourt". Eurobasket. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  17. ^ "Raptors 905 select Daniels and French in G League Draft". NBA G League. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Eagles add French". newcastle-eagles.com. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  19. ^ Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (October 28, 2024). "ready for camp.🫡 #GetYourCoatsOn" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
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