Hasahn French Explained

Hasahn French
Position:Power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:270
League:British Basketball League
Team:Newcastle Eagles
Number:11
Nationality:American
Birth Date:9 March 1998
Birth Place:Middletown, New York
High School:
College:Saint Louis (2017–2021)
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021–2022
Team1:Krka
Years2:2022–2023
Team2:Newcastle Eagles
Highlights:
  • 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 who plays for Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Saint Louis Billikens.

High school career

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.

College career

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

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]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Saint Louis| 32 || 32 || 30.2 || .535 || .000 || .364 || 7.1 || 1.5 || .8 || 1.8 || 9.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Saint Louis| 36 || 35 || 30.6 || .492 || – || .349 || 8.4 || 1.5 || 1.0 || 1.8 || 9.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Saint Louis| 30 || 30 || 31.9 || .521 || – || .329 || 10.4 || 2.3 || 1.0 || 2.6 || 12.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Saint Louis| 19 || 19 || 25.0 || .533 || – || .326 || 7.4 || 2.4 || .7 || 1.4 || 9.2|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 117 || 116 || 29.9 || .517 || .000 || .343 || 8.4 || 1.9 || .9 || 1.9 || 10.1

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Notes and References

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