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Gonzaga adds combo guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa from France

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Gonzaga adds combo guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa from France

Summary

Gonzaga has secured a commitment from French combo guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, who is 18 years old and plays for JL Bourg's U-21 team. His average this season includes 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Ekanga-Ehawa's skills in ball-handling and distribution are seen as critical for bolstering Gonzaga's backcourt depth ahead of the 2026-27 season. This marks the reopening of Gonzaga's recruiting ties to France, previously established through former player Joel Ayayi. The Zags' roster is shaping up to be competitive as they prepare for the Pac-12 Conference.

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By the Numbers

•Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, 18, joins Gonzaga from JL Bourg's U-21 team.
•He averages 19.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists this season.
•Gonzaga is filling backcourt depth needs with Ekanga-Ehawa's skills.
•This recruitment continues Gonzaga's connection with French players.
•The Zags have 12 of 15 roster spots potentially filled for 2026-27.

Latest Updates

2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga picks up commitment from 18-year-old French prospect Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa
12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga Finds Guard in France, Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa

What they're saying

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Jun. 14—One of France's rising basketball prospects is set to join Gonzaga's roster next season, helping Mark Few's program address one of the team's glaring holes as the Zags enter their first year in the Pac-12 Conferences. Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, a 6-foot-6 combo guard with high upside, has committed to the Zags, according to a Sunday report from the Field of 68's Jeff Goodman. Ekanga-Ehawa ...
— Yahoo Sports