FOUSSEYNI TRAORE NEWS

Leads Cougars with 21 points Traore produced 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 87-75 win over TCU.

Impact Traore came off the bench to post 21 points and seven boards in just 23 minutes of action. Despite coming off the bench eight times in the last 10 games, it's the fifth time Traore has topped 15 points, third time he's topped 20 and fifth time he's posted at least six rebounds during that stretch. Over the last 10, Traore is averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in just 19.9 minutes played per contest.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in bench role Traore registered 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-9 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 72-66 win over Kansas State.

Impact Traore returned to the bench with the return of Aly Khalifa, who had missed the previous two games with an illness. The two split time evenly, each playing 20 minutes while Traore maintained his run of great play, finishing just two rebounds shy of a double-double. Traore had a slow return after missing seven games due to a hamstring issue, but he's found his footing over the last four, starting two of those games and producing 18.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 63.8% shooting over 24.3 minutes per game

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fousseyni Traore leads No. 21 BYU past Kansas State Fousseyni Traore collected a team-high 14 points and eight rebounds, helping lead No.21 BYU to a 72-66 win over Kansas State on Saturday in...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

West Virginia can't overcome Fousseyni Traore's season high in loss to BYU Despite only averaging 8.4 points per game entering Saturday evening’s contest, BYU junior forward Fousseyni Traore dominated against West V...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Fousseyni Traore scores season-high 24 points, No. 22 BYU beats West Virginia 86-73

Fousseyni Traore scored a season-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 22 BYU to an 86-73 victory over West Virginia

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets start Traore will start in place of Aly Khalifa (illness) in Saturday's matchup at West Virginia, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore will return to the starting lineup for the first time since November, with Aly Khalifa not traveling with the team to West Virginia due to an illness. The junior forward averages 8.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals on 15.5 minutes per game this year, and should see his opportunities increase with the starting nod.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

16 points in just 17 minutes Traore finished with 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 17 minutes during Saturday's 84-72 win over Texas.

Impact Traore needed just 17 minutes to post 16 points, six boards and a couple of blocks in the win over Texas. The 17 minutes are a high for the junior forward since returning to action Jan. 6 after missing seven straight games with a hamstring issue. After starting all 33 games last year, the junior forward had started the first six games of the season for BYU prior to dealing with the hammy and is amping up his playing time as he moves toward a possible return to the starting lineup. While the injury has caused a dip in his production, down from 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds to 8.4 and 4.3 this season in 9.3 fewer minutes per contest, Traore is posting career-high marks in field-goal percentage (64.5%) and free-throw percentage (82.6%).

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Texas Tech Traore (hamstring) is available to face Texas Tech on Saturday, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Traore hasn't been at full strength since early in the season, and while he missed the Tuesday clash against Iowa State, he's ready to feature here -- though he will likely do it off the bench. Either way, his return will undoubtedly add some much-needed frontcourt depth for a BYU team that won't have Noah Waterman (concussion) available.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to action Saturday Traore (hamstring) could retake the floor Saturday versus Texas Tech, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore hasn't been at full strength since early in the season but appears to have a good shot at returning after sitting out Tuesday's game versus Iowa State. Traore may again settle into a bench role, even if he's cleared for action.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by hamstring again Traore will not play in Tuesday's game against Iowa State due to a hamstring issue, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact It's unclear if Traore suffered a setback or if BYU is opting to exercise and abundance of caution with load management for the forward. Traore has compiled just 26 minutes across three games since returning from a seven-game absence due to his initial hamstring injury. He has yet to return to the starting lineup since Nov. 24, but he began the season averaging 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in a central role.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out but could return soon Traore (hamstring) is out Saturday against Wyoming but is inching closer toward returning to action, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Traore has been out since November due to a nagging hamstring injury, but he has been practicing in recent days, so his return is getting closer. His earliest chance to return to the hardwood would come against Cincinnati on Jan. 6, but it seems BYU are being quite cautious with his return to action.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Traore (hamstring) will be a game-time decision during Saturday's matchup with Wyoming, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Traore, who has missed the last six games with a hamstring injury, will remain a game-time call ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Cowboys. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in six games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 20.2 minutes per game. Traore would presumably return to his starting spot when he is able to make his return for the Cougars.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs Denver Traore (hamstring) will remain out Wednesday night when the Cougars take on Denver, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore has missed the past three games, and it appears he'll stretch that number to four against Denver. The starting forward was averaging 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists when he was healthy. Traore's next chance to play will come against Georgia State on Saturday, Dec. 16.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Traore (hamstring) will remain sidelined during Saturday's matchup with Utah, Jarom Jordan of BYU Sports Nation reports.

Impact Traore will miss his third-consecutive game as the result of a hamstring issue. The 6-foot-6 junior has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 20.2 minutes per game (six starts). Traore will have his next opportunity to return Wednesday against Denver, but his expected status is unknown.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Utah Traore (hamstring) is questionable for BYU's game Saturday at Utah, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Traore has been unable to participate in BYU's team practices since he suffered the hamstring injury. Should Traore be available, he prevents a three-game absence. But should he sit out, Aly Khalifa is expected to serve as part of BYU's starting frontcourt again, like he did during Traore's previous two absences.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Fresno State Traore (hamstring) won't play Friday against Fresno State, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Traore continues to deal with a hamstring injury, and his return date is unknown. His next chance to play will come against Evansville on Dec. 5.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day for while Traore (hamstring) will be day-to-day for a little while, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact As expected, BYU's team will monitor Traore daily moving forward. He will be questionable for the Cougars' game Friday against Fresno State. Should Traore need to sit that matchup out, he will remain questionable moving forward. Any positive info publicized about Traore's availability status will shake off his day-to-day tag.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Traore (hamstring) left Saturday's game in the first half and did not return, Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Traore played just six minutes after colliding with a N.C. State player on a fast break and did not return to the game with an apparent hamstring injury. Aly Khalifa played 27 minutes in his place as fellow backup center Atiki Ally Atiki was suspended after throwing a punch in the previous night's game against Arizona State. Traore should be considered questionable for Friday's matchup against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in 17 minutes Traore supplied 18 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 105-48 win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact BYU led by as many as 38 in the first half which allowed the Cougars to spread the minutes around. Most notable from Traore's stat line are the two threes, which doubled his previous career total. Traore averaged 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds last season in just under 25 minutes per game. Expect similar production this season with a chance for some more upside if he happens to creep closer to the 30 minute mark as he did in BYU's upset win over San Diego State last time out.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traore double-double powers BYU to 81-66 win over Pacific

Fousseyni Traore finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds to power BYU to an 81-66 victory over Pacific

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Season-high rebounding total Traore closed Thursday's 89-61 victory over Loyola Marymount with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes.

Impact Traore sustained a minor injury in practice this week, but it didn't' stop him from starting and logging his first double-double since Dec. 10. The sophomore should continue to play in integral role in the BYU frontcourt as the Cougars look to make a late-season run.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday Traore (undisclosed) will remain in Thursday's starting lineup versus Loyola-Marymount, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore picked up an apparent minor issue in Monday's practice, which left his status for Thursday's contest up in the air. The 6-6 sophomore will not be forced to miss any time due to the injury and will look to help the Cougars end a three-game losing skid. Traore has stepped up in his second year, averaging 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58.7 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Thursday BYU coach Mark Pope said Traore got "dinged up" at practice Monday and his status is currently unknown for Thursday's game versus Loyola-Marymount, Alex Vejar of The Salt Lake Trib...

Impact Traore missed Tuesday's practice, meaning he will likely have to participate in a team practice before playing Thursday. If he doesn't suit up versus Loyola-Marymount, his next chance will be in Saturday's matchup with Pacific.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traore's 19 lead BYU over Pepperdine 91-81

Led by Fousseyni Traore's 19 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Pepperdine Waves 91-81

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Traore's 17 help BYU beat Weber State 63-57

Led by Fousseyni Traore's 17 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Weber State Wildcats 63-57

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press