Keba Keita - College Basketball News & Rumors

BYU Guard Richie Saunders To Miss Remainder of the Season With Torn ACL

BYU guard Richie Saunders will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, the school announced Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

BYU Guard Richie Saunders To Miss Remainder of the Season With Torn ACL

BYU guard Saunders leaves game versus Colorado in 1st minute with lower leg injury

BYU guard Richie Saunders left Saturday’s win over Colorado 45 seconds into the game with an apparent lower leg injury

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dybantsa leads No. 16 BYU against No. 8 Houston

No. 16 BYU hosts the No. 8 Houston Cougars after AJ Dybantsa scored 36 points in BYU's 99-92 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

No. 13 BYU faces No. 1 Arizona following Dybantsa's 43-point game

No. 13 BYU hosts the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats after AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points in BYU's 91-78 win over the Utah Utes

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Houston, Virginia Climb, Arizona Still on Top

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with several big moves this week.

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Houston, Virginia Climb, Arizona Still on Top

Dybantsa scores 25 as No. 11 BYU rallies in 2nd half for 76-70 win over TCU

AJ Dybantsa scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half as No. 11 BYU surged past TCU for a 76-70 victory

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

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

JANUARY 11 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 9 • 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.

JANUARY 7 • 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.

JANUARY 6 • 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

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