Kalifa Sakho - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Aiming for Saturday return Sakho (knee) is hoping to make his return during Saturday's matchup against Cincinatti, per Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine.

Impact Sakho was originally reported to be hoping for a return against Middle Tennessee on Monday but is now expected to remain sidelined until Saturday. The 6-foot-11 forward has missed each of Houston's last two games due to a knee injury but is aiming at returning on Saturday. He has averaged 1.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game across 10 contests for Houston this season.

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Return imminent Sakho (knee) is expected to be available either for Houston's Dec. 29 game against MTSU or a Jan. 3 matchup against Cincinnati, Chris Baldwin of PaperCityMag.com reports.

Impact Sakho has missed back-to-back games with a left knee injury, but the senior center is closing in on a return. If he isn't cleared in time for Houston's matchup with Middle Tennessee State, he'd likely be available for the start of Big 12 play on Jan. 3. Sakho plays a key bench role for Houston, averaging 1.6 points and 2.9 rebounds across 12.1 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sakho (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Arkansas at Newark, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Despite almost double-digit days between Houston's latest and upcoming games, Sakho will log another DNP. Houston's center position will be vacated for more minutes for Cedric Lath and Jacob McFarland.

DECEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Sakho (knee) will not appear in Saturday's game against New Orleans, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact Sakho has been able to work through some limited drills this week, but he will remain sidelined against New Orleans after sustaining a knee injury during Wednesday's win over Jackson State. The 6-foot-11 senior is expected to be held out for a last a week, with a return Dec. 20, against Arkansas a possibility.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Wednesday Sakho (knee) didn't return in Wednesday's win over Jackson State.

Impact As expected, Sakho didn't return after suffering a left knee injury in the win over Jackson State. Further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, but it seems he'll be questionable -- at best -- to face New Orleans on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off court Wednesday Sakho was helped off the court during Wednesday's game against Jackson State due to an apparent left knee injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sakho suffered the injury when Isiah Harwell fell into his left knee on a drive to the basket. That's a devastating development for a player who already fought his way back into the rotation following a back problem. It remains to be seen if he'll return to action, but it wouldn't be surprising if he has to spend time on the sidelines.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could be force in front court Sakho could be an unsung presence in Houston's front court in the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sakho transferred to the Cougars from Sam Houston in April, and it appears he could carve out a role for himself early in the season. While this news doesn't guarantee meaningful playing time for the 6-foot-11 big man, he has been impressing so far this offseason opposite to returning center Joseph Tugler, who is dealing with a foot injury.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Houston Sakho has committed to Houston for the 2025-26 season, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sakho spent the 2024-25 season at Sam Houston and posted solid numbers, as he 7.6 points and 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He should add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt for the Cougars, and he should find enough playing time to be a decent fantasy contributor.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Sakho will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact Before both Utah State and Sam Houston, Sakho enrolled at South Plains College. Last winter, the NCAA announced JUCO seasons do not count toward player eligibility. South Plains is a junior college, so the senior Sakho still has at least one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

UTEP secures 79-65 win in Conference USA Tournament against Sam Houston

Led by Corey Camper Jr.'s 18 points, the UTEP Miners defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 79-65 in the Conference USA Tournament on Tuesday

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

UTEP Miners take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in CUSA Tournament

The UTEP Miners play in the CUSA Tournament against the Sam Houston Bearkats

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Leaving Utah State Sakho has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Sakho has decided to depart from Utah State after spending one season with the Aggies. The 6-foot-11 junior appeared in 33 games during the 2023-24 season, averaging 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 10.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE