Christ Essandoko - College Basketball News & Rumors

Joins Bowling Green Essandoko will transfer to Bowling Green, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Essandoko has spent time at St. Josephs, Providence and South Carolina. Now, he'll play for his fourth program in four years with the Falcons. The seven footer averaged 2.0 points and 1.6 rebounds last season across 7.4 minutes, and he'll have one more season of eligibility remaining at Bowling Green.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Gamecocks Essandoko will enter the transfer portal, per GamecockCentral.com.

Impact Essandoko had a limited year with the Gamecocks in 2025-26. He only played in 21 games, averaging 2.0 points and 1.6 rebounds across 7.4 minutes. The seven-foot center battled injuries all season, but he'll look to put that behind him as a senior with a new program in 2026-27.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Georgia Essandoko is available for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Essandoko was initially considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. He'll return from a three-game absence. Essandoko started in each of his last four appearances, but he averaged just 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12 minutes during that span.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Essandoko (ankle) is listed as probable for the Gamecocks' clash with Georgia.

Impact Essandoko has missed the last three games, but he should be primed to return Saturday barring any setbacks. The forward has been a small factor for South Carolina, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Essandoko (ankle) won't play Tuesday against LSU.

Impact Essandoko will miss his third straight game. The junior forward had just entered the starting five for the Gamecocks, starting in each of the final four games before he got injured. However, he'll have to sit out once again, meaning Elijah Strong should draw the start once again.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially tagged as questionable Essandoko (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Louisiana State.

Impact Essandoko has missed South Carolina's last two games due to a nagging ankle problem. A decision on his status should be made closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff Tuesday. Even if he's cleared to play, though, he shouldn't be anything more than a backup in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Essandoko (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Essandoko will now miss back-to-back games as he deals with an ankle injury. The junior big man's next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Tuesday versus LSU. He's started in four consecutive games before going down with his injury, averaging 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12.0 minutes during that stretch.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to ankle injury Essandoko (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against Albany.

Impact Essandoko will miss his second game of the season Tuesday. The junior forward has started in four consecutive games, averaging 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12.0 minutes during that stretch. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Vanderbilt.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags seven boards Essandoko accumulated eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), a season-high seven rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 68-61 loss to Clemson.

Impact The 7-0 Frenchman joined the starting line three games ago and has averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds as a starter. Despite his height, Essandoko has only blocked one shot this season. If he stays in the starting lineup, the junior's minutes should increase. He may have an impact against South Carolina State on Monday.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Essandoko (thumb) will play in Tuesday's game against Radford, Jackson Castellano of The State reports.

Impact Essandoko will return from a one-game absence due to a thumb injury. The big man should serve as a depth piece.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thumb injury Essandoko is dealing with a thumb ailment, per Kevin Miller of On3.com.

Impact The junior center didn't play on Wednesday against Presbyterian, and now we know why; Essandoko is dealing with a thumb ailment. It's unclear how long he may be sidelined for, but at the moment, he's a question mark for Tuesday against Radford.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Presbyterian Essandoko (undisclosed) is out on Wednesday night against Presbyterian, per David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact It's unclear what Essandoko is dealing with, but he was spotted not warming up and he'll miss his first game of the season. This shouldn't be a big factor for the Gamecocks, as in his previous outing, he played just two minutes in a win over Southern Mississippi.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferring to South Carolina Essandoko has committed to South Carolina, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Essandoko is set to join the Gamecocks after averaging 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds during his lone season at Providence. He spent his freshman year at Saint Joseph's and has two years of eligibility remaining for South Carolina.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal again Essandoko entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, according to Jamie Shaw of On3.

Impact Essandoko will give the NCAA's transfer portal another go. It is safe to say that his transfer from St. Joseph's to Providence did not pan out, considering that while healthy, he sat out several games.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Essandoko (hamstring) amassed seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three rebounds in seven minutes during Tuesday's 84-64 loss to Creighton.

Impact Essandoko was deemed a game-time decision as he dealt with a hamstring injury but was able to pull through for this matchup. The sophomore forward scored seven points off the bench, his highest total in his last 10 outings.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through pre-game routine Essandoko (hamstring) went through his pre-game routine and is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against Creighton, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Essandoko is widely expected to be available after missing the team's last four games. The seven-footer is averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 boards per game this season.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good chance to play Tuesday Essandoko (hamstring) has a good chance to play in Tuesday's game against Creighton, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Essandoko missed his fourth straight game as Providence bested Seton Hall on Saturday night, but he may return as soon as Tuesday in another conference matchup against the Bluejays. The 7-foot sophomore is averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on 16.1 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Essandoko (hamstring) will remain out against Seton Hall on Saturday evening, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Essandoko will now miss his fourth straight game. The forward, who averages 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, will get his next chance to play against Creighton on Jan. 14.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in warmups Essandoko (hamstring) was spotted in warmups before Saturday's game against Seton Hall, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact The big man is working his way back from a hamstring injury, and while his presence in warmups isn't an indicator of his availability, it's a step in the right direction. He has appeared in 13 games for the Friars this year, averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds over 16.1 minutes.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Essandoko (hamstring) is not available Sunday against UConn, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Essandoko will miss a second straight game while recovering from a hamstring injury. The center's appeared in 13 games for the Friars this year, starting seven, averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds over 16.1 minutes.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Tuesday Essandoko (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's game against Marquette, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.

Impact Essandoko is dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 7-footer had previously started seven games this season and was averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 boards. It's unclear if he will be able to return for the next game against UConn on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. BYU Essandoko has been included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against BYU, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Essandoko will be making his fifth start of the season. The sophomore forward scored six points in 21 minutes off the bench during the last matchup.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

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