KEBA KEITA NEWS

Controls glass on offensive end Keita chipped in nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 83-64 loss to Providence.

Impact Keita finished one point shy of a double-double with eight of his 10 rebounds coming on the offensive end. Keita has contributed at least seven boards in every game and has reached double digits off the glass in four of his seven games played.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available for tournament Keita (ankle) will be available for BYU's game Thursday against Mississippi at San Diego, according to Nathan Dunn of KSL News.

Impact Despite needing more than one week to recover from an ankle injury. Keita will not require two. Currently, BYU and Mississippi are part of the 2024 Rady Children's Invitational. It is a four-team tournament (the other two North Carolina State and Purdue) expected to include two games for each team.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out for MVSU game Keita (ankle) is out for BYU's game Saturday against Mississippi Valley State, according to Nathan Dunn of KSL News.

Impact Fousseyni Traore will be BYU's starting center Saturday. As for Keita, he will look to be available for BYU's next game against another Mississippi-based team, this time Ole Miss on Thursday

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to the locker room Keita was helped to the locker room in BYU's game against Idaho, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Keita had eight rebounds and four points before he was taken to the locker room. His status is now in question for Nov. 23 against Mississippi Valley State.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Baker scores 22 points, Keba Keita adds double-double to help BYU roll past Queens 99-55

Dawson Baker made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Keba Keita had a double-double and BYU jumped out early and beat Queens 99-55

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in 19 minutes Keita ended with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 86-80 victory over UC Riverside.

Impact Keita has unexpectedly started the first two games over Fousseyni Traore and led the Cougars on the glass, contributing 10 boards to go along with 14 points for his first double-double of the season. The junior transfer from Utah is essentially splitting time with Traore as Keita played 19 minutes while Traore saw 20 minutes of action and the two combined for 27 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks Friday. BYU will traditionally limit the time on the court for their big men and as long as both continue to provide quality production, it would be safe to expect that each will remain in the 18-22 minute range moving forward.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

New BYU Basketball Addition Keba Keita Throws Down Poster Dunk in Practice Summer practices for Kevin Young and the BYU basketball program are underway. On Tuesday, the BYU basketball account posted a practice clip...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Transfers to BYU Keita will transfer to BYU, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Keita spent two seasons at Utah, and began to emerge in 2023-2024. The forward/center appeared in 35 games, starting 13 and averaging 16.1 minutes. He posted 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Keita will take his paint presence to the Cougars, where he'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Potential BYU Target and Utah Big Man Keba Keita Enters the Transfer Portal Utah big man Keba Keita is now in the transfer portal. Keita entered the portal not long after BYU poached Utah assistant coach Chris Burges...

MAY 2 • SACBEE.COM

Won't start saturday Keita will not start in the game versus Oregon Saturday, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Keita has not come off the bench since January 14th but has seen his minutes dwindle over the last few games. The Utes may get more out of Keita as a reserve.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Utah routs Oregon State 74-47 behind Keba Keita and Branden Carlson double-doubles

Keba Keita and Branden Carlson each had a double-double in Utah’s 74-47 rout of Oregon State

JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in double figures Keita (undisclosed) finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and a steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 90-44 win over UCLA.

Impact Keita didn't appear to be limited at all after apparently suffering a minor injury versus Arizona in the team's previous game. The 6-8 sophomore had his way around the basket and was tied for the team-high in points with Cole Bajema despite playing 11 fewer minutes. Head coach Craig Smith raved about Keita's physicality and the impact he has, suggesting more minutes could be in store in the near future.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up early Keita is on the floor going through warmups ahead of Thursday's game against UCLA, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Keita played just four minutes in Sunday's loss to Arizona after falling hard to the ground in the first half. He was back out on the floor with the team after halftime but never returned to the game. On Tuesday, coach Craig Smith said Keita was making progress but that his status for Thursday's game was still up in the air. He did not practice Tuesday either. The fact that he's warming up with the team bodes well for his chances to play, though nothing official has been announced yet. His final status will likely hinge on how he feels during warmups.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Booms in win Keita posted 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 22 minutes during Friday's 80-58 victory over Washington State.

Impact Keita formed the paint-dwelling half of a formidable inside-outside duo with Branden Carlson (19 points, eight rebounds, five blocks) Friday. Both players supplying strong performances bodes well for the viability of this frontcourt in the future. The sophomore has only logged a 31.2 percent minute share through 10 appearances thus far, but his rebounding rates and block rates are elite figures on a per-minute basis.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keita leads Utah against No. 14 BYU after 23-point game

Utah faces the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah's 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah hosts No. 14 BYU following Keita's 23-point game

Utah plays the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah's 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keita helps Utah hold on for 88-86 victory over Southern Utah

Sophomore Keba Keita came off the bench to score 23 points and help Utah escape with an 88-86 victory over Southern Utah

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in return Keita had four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Monday's 78-71 win over Saint Mary's.

Impact Keita had missed back-to-back games for the Utes but returned for the tough road matchup and was productive in what turned out to be a signature victory that also snapped a two-game losing streak. It appears that, medically speaking, the sophomore forward is in the clear to provide frontcourt depth as Utah gears up for conference play.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available at St. Mary's Keita (undisclosed) is available Monday at St. Mary's, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Keita logged two DNPs during the 2023 Charleston Classic. Fortunately for him, he will not have sat out more than twice. Keita averaged 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across three games Utah played during the first half of November 2023.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points, five rebounds in loss Keita logged two points (1-1 FG), five rebounds and two steals in 11 minutes during Saturday's 69-60 loss to Colorado.

Impact Keita knocked down his lone field goal attempt, finishing with two points, five rebounds and two steals during Saturday's loss to Colorado. The 6-foot-8 freshman has provided the Utes with solid minutes off the bench this season, averaging three points (61.2 percent FG), 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 10.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight points, five rebounds in win Keita registered eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds and one steal across 10 minutes during Saturday's 73-62 win over Colorado.

Impact Keita converted 4-of-7 attempts from the field, finishing with eight points and five rebounds in just 10 minutes during Saturday's win over Colorado. The 6-foot-8 freshman has appeared in 25 games this season, logging 3.1 points (63.2 percent), three rebounds and 0.8 blocks on 10.3 minutes per game. Keita has shown the potential to take over a larger role for the Utes next season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Keita (leg) will dress for Thursday night's game against Oregon State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Keita suffered an apparent ankle injury against Washington on Jan. 21 but was able to practice and the expectation was that he would play. The 6-8 freshman has played more of a depth role in the front court, averaging 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds over 10.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could practice despite injury Keita could practice on Tuesday despite his ankle injury, according to Josh Furlong of KSL.com.

Impact According to Furlong, Keita rolled his ankle when Utah hosted Washington three days ago. He will try practicing on Tuesday. Keita is expected to play during the Utes' game this weekend. However, he has no update of his availability status before their Thursday matchup at Oregon State.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven in loss Keita amassed seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one steal in 11 minutes during Saturday's 70-60 loss to Oregon.

Impact Keita knocked down 3-of-3 shots, finishing with seven points and a steal during Saturday's loss to Oregon. The 6-foot-8 freshman has had a modest role for the Utes this season, averaging 3.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 11.3 minutes per game. Keita is unlikely to see an expanded role, barring injuries to other forwards.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 11 rebounds in win Keita accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Thursday's 81-66 win over Arizona.

Impact Keita secured 11 rebounds during Thursday's win over Arizona. The 6-foot-8 freshman has had a modest role for the Utes during his first collegiate season, logging 4.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 10.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE