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Marquette gets commitment from Louisville transfer Sananda Fru
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Marquette men's basketball team has secured a commitment from Louisville transfer Sananda Fru, confirmed by his agent on April 15. This move marks a significant addition for the Golden Eagles as they navigate the NCAA transfer portal.
Marquette gets commitment from Louisville transfer Sananda Fru
The Marquette men's basketball team got back into the NCAA transfer portal in a big way.
The Golden Eagles landed a commitment from Louisville big man Sananda Fru, his agent Milan Nikolic confirmed to the Journal Sentinel on April 15.
Jonathan Givony of Draft Express first reported the move.
The 6-foot-11 Fru, a native of Berlin, Germany, averaged 9.0 points and 6.1 rebounds as a junior for the Cardinals last season. He will have one more season of eligibility at MU.
Fru is the first transfer taken by Golden Eagles head coach Shaka Smart since NAIA player of the year Zach Wrightsil in 2022.
Smart said he would evolve his thinking on using the transfer portal after suffering through a 12-20 season. Fru is the exact player that Smart needed to complement the young core of Nigel James Jr., Adrien Stevens, Royce Parham and Damarius Owens.
What kind of player is Marquette getting in Sananda Fru?
Fru is a wide-bodied screen-setter who is efficient around the basket, making 124 of 162 (76.5%) of his 2-point shots last season. He is also an elite offensive rebounder, grabbing 14.9% of his team's misses in 2025-26, a mark that ranked 27th in the nation, according to college basketball statistical website KenPom.com.
With Fru playing just one season for the Golden Eagles, he also doesn't block the development of Sheek Pearson, who redshirted at MU and coaches see as the big man of the future.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Marquette gets commitment from Louisville transfer Sananda Fru
Q&A
What are Sananda Fru's stats from his time at Louisville?
Sananda Fru's specific stats from his time at Louisville have not been detailed in the announcement.
When did Sananda Fru officially commit to Marquette?
Sananda Fru officially committed to Marquette on April 15, as confirmed by his agent.
How does Sananda Fru's transfer impact Marquette's basketball roster?
Sananda Fru's transfer is expected to strengthen Marquette's roster as they look to enhance their performance in the upcoming season.