Dutch player David N'Guessan signs one-year contract with Girona. The 2.06m, 26-year-old forward stands out for his energy and ability to run the floor
David N'Guessan (De Lier, Netherlands, June 12, 2000) is the new player for FIATC Girona for the 2026/27 season. The power forward/center, standing 2.06 meters tall, arrives from Basketball Löwen Braunschweig.
N'Guessan developed in American college basketball, where he played for the Virginia Tech Hokies and Kansas State Wildcats. He spent two seasons at Virginia Tech, between the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons, before joining Kansas State. In his final season with the Wildcats, he averaged 13.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists, with a rating of 18.1.
This past season he competed in the German Bundesliga (BBL) with Braunschweig, where he averaged 14.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists, with a rating of 16.
With Braunschweig he also competed in the FIBA Europe Cup. In the six games he played in the European competition, he averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds and 1.7 assists, with a rating of 18.7.
On the international stage, N'Guessan plays for the Netherlands national team. He made his debut on August 13, 2023, in the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament held in Turkey. He has also participated in the European qualifying windows for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. In his last four games with the Dutch national team, he has averaged 10 points and 7.3 rebounds, with a rating of 12.3.
San Emeterio: "Energy and activity"
"He's still a young player. Last season was his first year as a rookie in Germany, after developing in American college basketball. What I would highlight most is his high level of energy and activity, as well as his ability to run the floor, both offensively and defensively. He's aggressive, and in this aspect he will bring us a lot."
"He has the versatility to play both the power forward and center positions, which gives us different tactical options. Defensively, he's a very active player. For all these reasons, we're very pleased with his signing."