Christ Essandoko - College Basketball News & Rumors

Set to play in opener Essandoko is active for Monday's game versus Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.

Impact Essandoko was dealing with a hand injury late into the preseason, but is still ready to go for the start of the season. He will have an especially important role to play in the front court with Bryce Hopkins (knee) out.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hand injury causes preseason DNP Essandoko did not play during Providence's charity game Saturday against Massachusetts due to a hand injury, per sports journalist Kevin McNamara.

Impact Essandoko is one of multiple expected starters out for Providence's charity game Saturday. But excluding Bryce Hopkins (knee), the St. Joseph's transfer is one of several players who were unavailable Saturday but expected to be available for Nov. 4, per a later post by McNamara. It will be then when Providence's 2024-25 season is expected to begin with a home game against Central Connecticut.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

St. Joseph's center Christ Essandoko announces transfer to Providence The 7-foot center landed on Hawk Hill after de-committing from Providence in 2022.

APRIL 10 • INQUIRER.COM

Available Wednesday Essandoko (toe) will be available for Wednesday's contest against George Washington, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Essandoko is in line to make his return to action after missing the previous three games to a toe injury. The freshman center has averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks on 22.9 minutes across 16 games (13 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Toe injury returns Essandoko (toe) will miss Saturday's shootout against Saint Louis, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Although Essandoko has started the last nine matchups for St. Joseph's and has not sat out since December, it appears his toe injury has returned. The freshman center averages 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, and will next be able to return Wednesday for the Hawks.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Essandoko leads Saint Joseph's (PA) against UMass after 21-point outing

Saint Joseph's (PA) visits the UMass Minutemen after Christ Essandoko scored 21 points in the Hawks' 71-69 win over the Duquesne Dukes

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Essandoko is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Saint Louis.

Impact St. Joseph's is electing to make a change and bring their 7-footer off the bench in favor of the smaller Anthony Finkley. It's unclear if this is just a matchup move or a long-term decision.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Essandoko (toe) is out for Thursday's game against Charleston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Essandoko will miss yet another game for the Hawks, his sixth straight and seventh of the year. The freshman center has been solid in his time on the floor, averaging five points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game through five contests this season. Essandoko will hope to be available for next Friday's matchup against Loyola Maryland.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. American Essandoko (toe) is out for the Hawks' game Wednesday against American, according to their X account.

Impact Because of a Grade 1 toe sprain, Essandoko will have logged three consecutive DNPs. Now, his next opportunity to play is against Princeton on Sunday. Without the injured Essandoko available, Anthony Finkley is expected to start again, like he did during his aforementioned teammate's absences.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs Villanova Essandoko (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Villanova, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports repot.

Impact After being available during the previous game for St. Joseph's, the freshman center will be held out for the second time this season. In his absence, Rasheer Fleming or Charles Coleman could see their roles increase.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko is finally playing basketball again. What does that mean for St. Joe's? A lot. The center from France looks like a big difference maker for St. Joseph's this basketball season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Active Friday Essandoko (toe) will be available for Friday's matchup with Penn.

Impact Essandoko, who missed Monday's opener against Lafayette with a toe sprain, will suit up for his collegiate debut Friday. The 7-foot freshman was a three-star recruit in the class of 2022, but he sat out the entire 2022-23 season due to NCAA eligibility rules.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with toe sprain Essandoko will not play Monday against Lafayette due to a toe sprain, Mike Jensen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Essandoko was one of the top gets for coach Billy Lange in the 2022 cycle. He did not meet eligibility requirements prior to last season and had to sit out. The 7-footer from France will have to wait a little longer to make his collegiate debut unfortunately. The hope is he is ready to go Friday for Pennsylvania.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Essandoko will sit out St. Joseph's 2022-23 season so that he can adhere to eligibility requirements, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Ejike Obinna is expected to be St. Joseph's starting center while Essandoko sits out. By then, the senior Obinna will have graduated, giving his freshman teammate a chance to immediately make an impact early on in his college career.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another exhibition Essandoko (not injury related) will miss Friday night's exhibition matchup against Widener.

Impact Essandoko has sat out both exhibition games for the Hawks while trying to sort through an eligibility issue with the NCAA. The seven-footer is one of the highest rated recruits in school history and expects to have a significant out of the gates once he's cleared to play. The team opens up their regular season Nov. 11 against Houston, leaving the talented freshmen without much time to get things sorted out.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in exhibition Essandoko is unavailable for Saturday's exhibition game against Towson.

Impact Essandoko won't participate in Saturday's exhibition for undisclosed reasons. He'll have another opportunity to get preseason reps in Nov. 4 against Widener before the regular season tips off Nov. 11 against Houston.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Essandoko leads Saint Joseph's (PA) against UMass after 21-point outing