FOUSSEYNI TRAORE NEWS

Weber State hosts Traore and BYU

BYU takes on the Weber State Wildcats after Fousseyni Traore scored 21 points in BYU's 90-61 win over the Lindenwood Lions

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Traore scores 21 as BYU defeats Lindenwood 90-61

Led by Fousseyni Traore's 21 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Lindenwood Lions 90-61

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points Traore totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist during Saturday's 75-66 victory over Utah.

Impact Traore logged 25 minutes, which is not much different from the 25.4-minute average he has as a sophomore now. The big man averaged 12.2 points across 12 of 13 games BYU played in between Nov. 7 and Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Traore will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Utah.

Impact Traore sat out against Western Oregon on Thursday while dealing with a lower body injury but is good to go after a one-game absence. The sophomore will certainly see his usual minutes if the game is close but could see some restrictions should the game get out of hand.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Traore (lower body) will be available for Saturday's game against Utah, Jason Shepherd of BYU Sports Radio reports.

Impact Traore was unable to go Thursday against Western Oregon and head coach Mark Pope said his minutes will be determined as the game goes along. Traore has started in all 11 games he's been active for and is averaging 11.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He'll figure to resume in his usual role as a starter Saturday night.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Traore will be unavailable Thursday night against Western Oregon due to a lower body injury, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore presents a massive loss for the Cougar lineup with the 6-6 forward averaging 11.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Head coach Mark Pope did not elaborate on the injury, leaving it unknown how long he could be out. Atiki Ally Atiki will enter the starting five as a result and should see an extended role for the time being.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BYU edges Idaho State 60-56 behind Traore's double-double

Fousseyni Traore had 15 points and 11 rebounds in BYU’s 60-56 win against Idaho State in a season opener

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Posts another double-double Traore registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 75-63 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Traore contributed across the board in the WCC quarterfinal loss to San Francisco, posting his third straight double-double as he shot over 50 percent for the fourth consecutive game. The freshman finished the season averaging a whopping 8.6 rebounds in under 24 minutes per game, as BYU awaits to hear if their season will continue in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Lohner and Fousseyni Traore are fighting for rebounds — it's a good thing for BYU BYU’s freshman Fousseyni Traore steps up big time as effective rebounder in his first WCC appearance.

MARCH 5, 2022 • DESERET.COM

Traore scores 25 to carry BYU over Pepperdine 75-59

Fousseyni Traore had a season-high 25 points plus 19 rebounds as BYU defeated Pepperdine 75-59

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Not participating at practice Traore (undisclosed) has not participated in practice this week, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore did not play in Saturday's game against Pepperdine due to an undisclosed injury. The team is hoping he may be able to some things in practice on Thursday to be ready for this Saturday's game against St. Mary's.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Traore (undisclosed) won't play Saturday at Pepperdine, according to Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics.

Impact Traore suffered a late-game injury at LMU and is unavailable for this contest. This means BYU will have a different starting lineup for a fifth straight game. Traore is averaging 8.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a freshman.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Traore registered 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 83-82 1OT victory over Loyola Marymount.

Impact LMU had no answer for Traore in the paint, as he tied a season-high with 19 points and posted his sixth double-double of the season. He also helped protect the rim with all four of BYU's blocks and saw increased playing time with 37 minutes compared to just five for backup big man Atiki Ally Atiki. Traore is averaging 7.8 points and 9.2 rebounds over his last five games.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BYU's 'gentle giant' Fousseyni Traore had humble beginnings in Africa before moving to Utah in search of basketball greatness BYU men's basketball player Fousseyni Traore has made Utah his home after coming from Mali, Africa, one of the poorest countries in the worl...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Traore carries BYU over Portland 78-65

Fousseyni Traore recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead BYU to a 78-65 win over Portland, the Cougars' 10th consecutive home victory

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in win Traore posted nine points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 71-69 win over San Francisco.

Impact Traore was just a single point and rebound away from his third double-double of the season, helping fuel BYU on both ends of the ball in come from behind victory. The undersized center is emerging in the paint for the Cougars, shooting 56 percent from inside-the-arc on the season. He's also recorded a block in each of the last seven games.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First career double-double Traore finished with 19 points (6-7 FG, 7-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 victory over Liberty.

Impact Traore received his first start of the season and responded by leading the way for BYU with a team-high 19 points on only seven shot attempts. He also posted 13 rebounds for his first career double-double. Traore made the Hawaiian Airlines All-Tournament team for his efforts, averaging 13 points and 12.3 rebounds over the three games.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Traore scores 19 to carry BYU past Liberty 80-75

Fousseyni Traore had 19 points as BYU narrowly beat Liberty 80-75 in the Diamond Head Classic

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Season-high 14 points Traore closed with 14 points (3-4 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 victory over Utah State.

Impact Traore provided nearly half of BYU's 30 bench points, posting a season-high 14 points while going a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. He only played 16 minutes as the Cougars have been using some various rotations with the loss of Gavin Baxter for the season and the return of Gideon George. The post player has been effective when on the court, connecting on 54 percent of his shot attempts.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Traore is available for Wednesday's game against Texas Southern, Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Traore's minutes are expected to be closely monitored, but he is available Wednesday after missing Saturday's game against Central Methodist due to a lower body injury. The freshman is averaging 8.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 23.3 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

BYU's Fousseyni Traore and Gavin Baxter are helping Cougars fill a void With Richard Harwood sidelined due to health issues, the Cougar tandem has come up big in the early going

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Scores 10 off bench Traore posted 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and two blocks across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 81-49 victory over Oregon.

Impact Traore helped produced some needed offense off the bench, going perfect from inside-the-arc while also tying a team-high with six rebounds. He's played a reserve role in each of his three games for the Cougars and is averaging 23.3 minutes per game. He's an undersized power forward at 6-6 but has shown impressive rebounding ability early on with 7.3 per game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE