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PRIOR TO UC DAVIS: Standout international prospect from France … Competed for Metropolitans 92, one of France’s top professional clubs … Played in the Elite Youth Champions League (EYCL), averaging 17.2 points per game across 12 contests in summer 2024 … Signed with Hustle Paris and gained experience competing against Europe’s elite youth programs … Played one season at Modesto Junior College, where he averaged 15.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game … Named Big 8 Conference Player of the Year, NABC All-American, CCCMBCA All-State, and a Fab 50 Freshman by JucoRecruiting.com … Earned league MVP honors in the Big 8 after leading MJC to a 25-4 record and postseason appearance … Career highlights include competing against NBA star Victor Wembanyama in France.

PERSONAL: Born in Angers, France … Son of Jean-Yves Esso Essis and Valerie Gasnier … Has three siblings: Jess, Mel, and Loanne … Intends to major in business … Lists his career goal as reaching the NBA ... Chose UC Davis because of the coaching staff and family environment.