Louis Sakanoko

  • Award
    Freshman of the Week
  • Week Of
    3/18/2024
  • Sport
    Men's Volleyball
  • School
    Hawai'i
  • Year
    Freshman
  • Position
    Outside Hitter/Opposite
  • Hometown
    Paris, France
  • High School
    Francoise Combes HS

  • Hawai’i first-year player Louis Sakanoko claimed a second career Big West Freshman of the Week award after a productive week at Long Beach State. Coupled with fellow freshman Tread Rosenthal, UH players have won eight of the 11 weekly freshman awards on the year.  

  • Sakanoko tallied season-highs of 19 kills, nine digs, and three blocks against Long Beach State in Saturday's five-set thriller. Recorded 10 kills in Set 4 in helping the Rainbow Warriors extend the match to a fifth set. Also added one ace and one assist in the match. 

  • The native of Paris, France, was used as a serving sub in Friday's three-set loss to Long Beach State, recording two digs.