Keba Keita - College Basketball News & Rumors

Saunders has 24 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 9 BYU past rival Utah 89-84

Richie Saunders scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 9 BYU outlasted Utah 89-84

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Productive in starting role Keita (undisclosed) posted 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and a block across Saturday's 89-84 win over Utah.

Impact Keita returned to the Cougars' lineup right away, and the forward made his presence felt on both ends of the court. As long as he stays healthy, Keita should remain a starter for BYU.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Saunders leads No. 9 BYU against Utah after 31-point game

No. 9 BYU faces the Utah Utes after Richie Saunders scored 31 points in the Cougars' 104-76 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Questionable to play Saturday Keita (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Keita has missed two of the Cougars' last four games, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Saturday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff. Keita has been productive when available for BYU, averaging 7.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and a combined 3.1 steals-plus-blocks per game in 13 starts and 20.8 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Wednesday Keita (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday against Arizona State.

Impact Keita will now miss his second of his last four games. The starting center, who averages 7.2 points and 8.1 rebounds, will look to return Saturday at Utah.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Wednesday Keita (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Wednesday against Arizona State.

Impact The nature of the injury is uncertain, but not having Keita would be a huge blow for BYU down low. Keita, who's in his senior year, has started every game for the program so far in 2025-26 and is averaging 7.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Nebraska Jumps, While UNC, Louisville Tumble

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares the latest college basketball rankings, with several teams making moves this week.

JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Nebraska Jumps, While UNC, Louisville Tumble

How A.J. Dybantsa's resilience led No. 10 BYU to a Big 12-opening win over Kansas State

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

A.J. Dybantsa scores 24, No. 10 BYU extends winning streak to 10 with 83-73 win over Kansas State

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Pulls down season-high 16 boards Keita finished with 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-6 FT), 16 rebounds and two blocks across 28 minutes during Saturday's 83-73 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Keita's second double double included 16 rebounds, which were a season high and represented the fourth time this year he's crashed the glass for at least 10. The senior big man is usually limited to playing just around half the game but saw his minutes tick up to 28, which matches his previous high mark for the season. Keita has modest averages of 6.8 points, 7.4 boards, 1.4 steals and 1.8 blocks this season. However, with the conference slate just getting underway, if he continues to see minutes in the 25-28 range as opposed to 18-22, Keita could be in line for a big second half of the season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Keita (illness) is available for Monday's game against Eastern Washington, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Keita missed Friday's game against Abilene Christian due to an illness, but the forward recovered in time to play here and should recover his place in the starting lineup. Keita is averaging 7.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and a combined 3.3 steals-plus-blocks per game this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dybantsa scores season-high 35 points for No. 10 BYU in 85-67 win over Abilene Christian

AJ Dybantsa scored a season-high 35 points to lead No. 10 BYU to an 85-67 victory over Abilene Christian

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Unavailable vs. Abilene Christian Keita is unavailable for Friday's game against Abilene Christian due to an illness, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Keita has been a regular starter at center for BYU, but the big man won't be available for this matchup. His absence means Khadim Mboup will make his first career start. Keita is averaging 7.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and a combined 3.3 steals-plus-blocks per game this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keba Keita dunk bends rim, caused delay in BYU vs Clemson in Jimmy V Classic The Jimmy V Classic matchup between BYU and Clemson was delayed briefly for maintenance after a dunk from Keba Keita bent the rim.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

AJ Dybantsa's Career Night, Robert Wright III's GW Lifts No. 10 BYU Past Clemson

The Cougars pulled off the biggest second-half comeback in program history on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic behind a big performance...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

AJ Dybantsa's Career Night, Robert Wright III's GW Lifts No. 10 BYU Past Clemson

Wright hits winning 3 at buzzer and Dybantsa scores 28 as No. 10 BYU rallies past Clemson 67-64

Robert Wright III made a 3-pointer as time expired after AJ Dybantsa scored 22 of his season-high 28 points in the second half, and No. 10 BYU stormed back from a 22-point deficit...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 10 BYU takes on Clemson

The No. 10 BYU Cougars play the Clemson Tigers at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita each score 22 points to lead No. 9 BYU past California Baptist 91-60

AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita each scored 22 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 91-60 victory over California Baptist

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts massive double-double Keita provided 22 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 91-60 win over California Baptist.

Impact Keita reached double figures in scoring for the first time this season, leading directly to his first double double of the campaign during BYU's easy victory. The 22 points were the most he's scored since December of 2023 while the 14 boards represent the second time this season he's ripped down double figures off the glass. The senior big man is a defensive specialist that's usually an offensive afterthought for the high-powered Cougars but nonetheless is shooting 65.7-percent from the floor while averaging 7.5 points, 7.1 boards, 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks across 18.9 minutes this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 18, No. 9 BYU uses second-half surge to beat Miami 72-62

Kennard Davis Jr., scored 18 points and AJ Dybantsa led a second-half surge that lifted No. 9 BYU to a 72-62 win over Miami in the ESPN Events Invitational

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Miami (FL) faces No. 9 BYU

The Miami Hurricanes take on the No. 9 BYU Cougars at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Badgers Keita (head) is back in BYU's starting five for the Cougars' clash with Wisconsin in Salt Lake City on Friday afternoon, per Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics.

Impact The starting forward left BYU's narrow loss to UConn with a head injury and didn't return. However, Keita won't miss any additional time, as he's been cleared to play against the Badgers. The 6-foot-8 senior averages 5.0 points and 5.3 rebounds across 17.8 minutes this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three Huskies Score 21 Points as No. 3 UConn Holds Off AJ Dybantsa, No. 7 BYU

Three players scored 21 points for the third-ranked Huskies, who managed to hold off a late rally by Dybantsa's seventh-ranked Cougars in Sa...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Three Huskies Score 21 Points as No. 3 UConn Holds Off AJ Dybantsa, No. 7 BYU

BYU's Keba Keita ruled out after collision vs. UConn | Sporting News The Cougars big man was not available in second half.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't return Saturday Keita (head) won't return to Saturday's game against Connecticut, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact The Cougars are playing the safe route here and won't risk anything with Keita. The big man finished the game scoreless (0-1 FG) with two rebounds and a steal across eight minutes.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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