Meet the Newcomers: Naomy Zonzon-Huyghe
October 24, 2025 | Women's Basketball
#24 Naomy Zonzon-Huyghe
Year: Sophomore
Height: 5-9
Position: Guard
Hometown: La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Previous School: Arizona Western College
Major: Criminal Justice
Sophomore Naomy Zonzon-Huyghe comes to UC Irvine after playing one season at Arizona Western College where she was a second-team All-American. She led the Matadors to the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) title and to the second round of the NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Championship.
How did you get started playing basketball?
I started when I was four years old because my parents played basketball. Both my mom and dad played professionally in France. I think my dad also played four years here at a university in Connecticut, so I followed them and now I'm here.
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
Kobe. I wear 24 because of him. Kobe was my big inspiration because of the way he played and enjoyed the game.
What has been your favorite basketball memory so far?
So far my favorite moment was when we won the conference last year, but I think to win a championship here is going to be better. I never really won something before so my biggest memories are just of playing with my teammates and enjoying the game.
What do you enjoy doing when you have some down time?
It's only been a couple months since I've been here, so right now, I enjoy going to the gym to shoot and just play basketball. I also like to go to the beach and enjoy the outside with my teammates.
Why UC Irvine?
UC Irvine gave me the opportunity to come play here. It was a dream for me to play college basketball in the United States so I took my chance and said yes to the opportunity.
Year: Sophomore
Height: 5-9
Position: Guard
Hometown: La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Previous School: Arizona Western College
Major: Criminal Justice
Sophomore Naomy Zonzon-Huyghe comes to UC Irvine after playing one season at Arizona Western College where she was a second-team All-American. She led the Matadors to the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) title and to the second round of the NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Championship.
How did you get started playing basketball?
I started when I was four years old because my parents played basketball. Both my mom and dad played professionally in France. I think my dad also played four years here at a university in Connecticut, so I followed them and now I'm here.
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
Kobe. I wear 24 because of him. Kobe was my big inspiration because of the way he played and enjoyed the game.
What has been your favorite basketball memory so far?
So far my favorite moment was when we won the conference last year, but I think to win a championship here is going to be better. I never really won something before so my biggest memories are just of playing with my teammates and enjoying the game.
What do you enjoy doing when you have some down time?
It's only been a couple months since I've been here, so right now, I enjoy going to the gym to shoot and just play basketball. I also like to go to the beach and enjoy the outside with my teammates.
Why UC Irvine?
UC Irvine gave me the opportunity to come play here. It was a dream for me to play college basketball in the United States so I took my chance and said yes to the opportunity.
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