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DNP Wednesday Traore (back) did not appear in Wednesday's 84-75 loss against VCU.

Impact Traore was sidelined with a back injury, missing his first game in just under two months as the Rhode Island Rams were taken down by the VCU Rams on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-8 senior, who is averaging 1.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 8.9 minutes per game (12 games), will have his next opportunity to return next Wednesday against Richmond.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Question mark Wednesday Traore (back) is questionable to face VCU on Wednesday.

Impact Traore has played in 12 straight games after missing the first five contests of the season, but he's a question mark against VCU. The senior forward averages just 1.9 points and 1.6 rebounds; this wouldn't be a huge loss for the Rams.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Played through back injury Traore played through a back injury during Saturday's game at Davidson, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Traore's latest injury indicates why he was questionable for Rhode Island on Saturday. Though the senior played at Davidson, his seven minutes are relatively low. They mark Traore's lowest since late-December, and he has followed it up by establishing himself as a crucial component for the URI rotation. If the senior becomes part of Rhode Island's availability report Wednesday, it will be clear that his back is why.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven minutes in return Traore (undisclosed) logged one rebound and one assist in seven minutes during Saturday's 70-45 victory over Davidson.

Impact Traore managed to see action and logged seven minutes off the bench, but he didn't do too much while out there. Traore has played each of his 11 games off the bench this season, but since he's averaging a mere 9.1 minutes per game, he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside across the board.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Traore is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Davidson, per the A-10 availability report.

Impact Traore missed the early portion of the season due to an issue, but it's unclear if his questionable status for Saturday is related in any way. The senior could still suit up and take part in the festivities. He enters the day averaging 2.1 points and 1.6 boards over 9.1 minutes in his 11 appearances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Traore is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Loyola-Chicago.

Impact Traore started in the last two games, but he'll revert back to a bench role in this one. The junior forward is averaging 3.4 points per game when deployed in the second unit this season.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. GWU Traore is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against George Washington, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Traore will make his first start of the season since David Green (shoulder) is sidelined. He's averaging 3.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drissa Traore hammers in a massive two-handed jam for St. John's vs. Providence

Drissa Traore hammers in a massive two-handed jam for St. John's vs. Providence

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS