Hasahn French

Hasahn French (born March 9, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Saint Louis Billikens of the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10).

Hasahn French
No. 11 – Saint Louis Billikens
PositionPower forward
LeagueAtlantic 10 Conference
Personal information
Born (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeSaint Louis (2017–present)
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)

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 Saint Louis over Massachusetts and UNLV.[1]

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, 8.3 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]

Career statistics
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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Saint Louis 323230.2.535.000.3647.11.5.81.89.3
2018–19 Saint Louis 363530.6.492–.3498.41.51.01.89.3
2019–20 Saint Louis 303031.9.521–.32910.42.31.02.612.4
Career 989730.9.515.000.3458.61.8.92.010.2

References
  1. 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.
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