Aaron Ekwere

Height:
6-6
Weight:
202
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Finland

PRIOR TO THE CITADEL: Developed through the Finnish basketball system, beginning with Pyrinto before continuing his career at Drive Basketball Academy in Tampere, Finland, under head coach Justice Graham...helped Drive Academy capture three national championships, including the Finnish U19 national championship...represented Finland at the U18 level before competing with the Finnish U20 National Team at the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket, where he averaged 16.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game...continued his development with Pantterit Helsinki, including a 50-point performance during the Finnish playoffs...selected to compete with NBA Academy Select Blue at the 2026 NBA Academy Games before joining The Citadel for the 2026-27 season.

PERSONAL: Son of Sanna Paulavuo and Kemfon Ekwere...member of Sierra Company at The Citadel.