Hasahn French to St. Louis

Hashan French, the 6-foot-7 power forward from Commonwealth (MA) Academy and the PSA Cardinals, has committed to St. Louis.

“I will be going to St. Louis University,” he said at a press conference at his school.

w/ his @CATornados brothers behind him, Hasahn French @Hasahn22 announces his decision & commits to @SaintLouisMBB pic.twitter.com/2HlH1JoAfm
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) October 24, 2016

Ranked the No. 40 power forward in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports.com, French also considered UNLV, Marquette and UMass.

6’7″ @CATornados Big/Wing Hasahn French (@Hasahn22) proving he’s one of the nation’s toughest & most versatile prospects at the @PJNClassic pic.twitter.com/WSYmpnKCxb
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) October 17, 2016

He joins shooting guard Jordan Goodwin in St. Louis’ 2017 class.

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