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Former Gonzaga forward makes debut with French senior national team

Killian Tillie debuted for the French senior national team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers, marking a notable return to international play.
Gonzaga's international pipeline remains strong, with alumni like Ronny Turiaf, Joel Ayayi, and Killian Tillie highlighting the program’s global reach.
Tillie, now 6'10'', plays professionally with Unicaja Malaga in Spain, illustrating high-level overseas experience carried by Gonzaga alumni.
Other Gonzaga-connected players are featured in global qualifiers, including Ryan Woolridge for Team USA and Kyle Wiltjer for Canada.
The piece places Gonzaga’s recruitment footprint across nations like Germany (Kayil) and Dominican Republic (Nuñez) in European qualifiers.
The report links Gonzaga’s colorfully diverse recruiting class with 2026 prospects like Luca Foster and Sam Funches to the program’s international reach.
The article notes Gonzaga’s history of developing international talent and its NBA opportunities post-Spokane.
Sidelight on Tillie’s past injuries contrasts with his current healthy status leading to national team participation.
Gonzaga’s influence is framed within a broader basketball ecosystem featuring European and North American competition.
The article attributes reporting to Andy Patton, a Gonzaga affiliate and host with a focus on Zags coverage.

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