Sananda Fru
Sananda Fru is a German college basketball player for the Louisville Cardinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference. He previously played for Basketball Löwen Braunschweig in the German Basketball Bundesliga.
Early life and youth career
Fru was born in Berlin, Germany, and developed his skills in the youth programs of DBC Berlin, ASV Moabit, DBV Charlottenburg, and Berlin Tiger. In 2020, he joined the youth academy of Basketball Löwen Braunschweig and also played for SG Braunschweig in the 2. Regionalliga on a dual license.Professional career
Fru made his professional debut in the BBL in April 2021 in a game against Ratiopharm Ulm. Over the next four seasons, he developed into a regular starter for Braunschweig. During the 2024–25 season, Fru averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game with a 64.5% field goal percentage. He was named the BBL’s Best Young Player that season.In June 2025, Fru officially committed to play college basketball at the University of Louisville, joining the ACC team for the 2025–26 NCAA season.