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Hawaii ’Bows secure commitment from Alois Leyrolles for next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

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Summary

The University of Hawaii basketball team has signed Alois Leyrolles, a versatile 6-foot-8 player from Fribourg, Switzerland. Leyrolles, who has experience as a point guard, off guard, wing, and forward, expressed excitement about joining the Rainbow Warriors and hopes to participate in summer training next week. He received interest from various NCAA schools and European teams but chose Hawaii for its development opportunities. Leyrolles played for Fribourg Olympic last season, averaging 6.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 31 games.

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•Alois Leyrolles commits to Hawaii for the upcoming season.
•He has dual citizenship with France and Switzerland.
•Leyrolles averaged 6.6 points in the Swiss Basketball League last season.
•He previously played for the Swiss national team.
•Leyrolles hopes to join the team for summer training next week.

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4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Hawaii ’Bows sign versatile 6-8 Swiss player

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The University of Hawaii basketball team has secured a commitment from a player with as many tools as a Swiss Army knife. Alois Leyrolles, a resident of Fribourg, Switzerland, said he made a written pledge to join the Rainbow Warriors this coming season. Finalizing a student visa, Leyrolles is hopeful of participating in the ’Bows’ summer training next week. “It’s an awesome place,” Leyrolles ...
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