Keba Keita - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Suffers head injury Keita was helped back to the locker room during Saturday's game against UConn after taking a hard hit to the head, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Keita appeared a bit woozy after standing up and required assistance back to the locker room. While he's sidelined, MIhailo Boskovic and Xavion Staton should see more action at the center position.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan Dominated (Even With The Lights Off)

Michigan breaks a record, scoring with the lights off, a massive BYU debut, college basketball in Paris and more from last night's college b...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan Dominated (Even With The Lights Off)

Keba Keita is a PROBLEM 😤 #shorts

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Rather quiet in exhibition Keita tallied five points (1-2 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 3-4 FT), and five rebounds in BYU's 89-90 exhibition loss to Nebraska.

Impact Keita was held in check, but he only played just over 13 minutes. The center was active on the glass and blocked a shot, but didn't assert himself much as a scorer, only attempting two shots from the field. Nonetheless, look for Keita to be a foundational piece for the Cougars this season after he averaged 7.4 points and 7.9 rebounds last season.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

BYU's Keba Keita to return for final season BYU star center Keba Keita announced he’s returning for another year in Provo.

APRIL 7, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Alabama and BYU square off in the Sweet 16

The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide play the No. 17 BYU Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Jimmer Fredette relishes BYU's return to relevance after watching Cougars in March Madness

Jimmer Fredette was in the stands Saturday night to witness BYU's return to the Sweet 16 with a 91-89 March Madness thriller over John Tonje and Wisconsin

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

BYU edges Wisconsin, makes first Sweet 16 since 2011 DENVER -- Richie Saunders scored 25 points, Keba Keita had 10 points and three blocked shots and No.6 seed BYU held off No.3 seed Wisconsin...

MARCH 23, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

In March Madness, BYU gets a stop, then gets to go ... to Sweet 16 with 91-89 win over Wisconsin

BYU withstood a ferocious charge from Wisconsin’s John Tonje to hold off the Badgers for a 91-89 victory that sends the program to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin Badgers square off against the BYU Cougars in second round

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin Badgers and BYU Cougars meet in NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

BYU enjoys March Madness success with 80-71 win over VCU a year after NCAA Tournament flop

Egor Demin and Richie Saunders led BYU to an 80-71 victory over VCU in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, giving first-year Cougars coach Kevin Young a better memory of Ball Arena th...

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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