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June 29, 2025
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve
Christopher Ebunangombe signs pro contract with Le Portel
Betclic ELITE - Christopher Ebunangombe, a 16-year-old guard from ESSM Le Portel's youth academy, has signed his first professional contract with the northern club for two seasons.
Photo Credit : ESSM Le Portel
Christopher Ebunangombe (1.96m, 17 years old) continues his rise within ESSM Le Portel. After shining in the Espoirs ELITE and making his first steps in Betclic ELITE this season, the young Frenchman has been offered his first professional contract. He has committed to the Portel club for two years.
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โ ESSM Le Portel (@ESSMbasket) June 29, 2025
Rapid progression among the pros
Having a solid season in Espoirs ELITE (12.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 25 games), Christopher Ebunangombe (1.96m, born in July 2007) was also used 12 times by Eric Girard in the first team (averaging 2.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in Betclic ELITE). At less than 17 years old, the point guard already shows great maturity for his age.
With this signing, Le Portel confirms its commitment to focusing on youth and talents from its training center. The northern club had already announced in recent days the arrival of Croatian veteran Filip Kruslin, bringing experience and discipline, thus showing a desire to balance youth and experience in its roster.
The professional transition of Christopher Ebunangombe is an important step for both him and ESSM. The challenge now will be to gain consistency and increase his impact at the professional level.
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve is the founder and editor-in-chief of BeBasket, which he has been running since 2010 (formerly known as Catch & Shoot). Having studied at the รcole Publique de Journalisme de Tours and two universities in North America, he has developed his expertise in French basketball, from the National League to amateur divisions, over the past 20 years. Alongside this, he is also involved in the development of clubs in the Montpellier area.
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