Seydou Traore - College Basketball News & Rumors

Leaving Iowa Traore has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Traore, who started his collegiate career at Manhattan, will depart from Iowa after spending one season with the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-7 sophomore guard appeared in 27 games this past season (12 starts), averaging 5.9 points, three rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 blocks on 16.4 minutes per game.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 against MSU Traore notched 15 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes during Thursday's 91-84 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Traore logged a season-high 15 points, three rebounds and three assists during Thursday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot-7 sophomore transfer from Manhattan has appeared in 24 games this season (nine starts), averaging 6.3 points, three rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 blocks on 16.5 minutes per game. Traore and the Hawkeyes will close out the 2024-25 regular season against Nebraska, with a trip to the Big Ten tournament on the line.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over Iowa

Jace Richardson scored 22 points and No. 8 Michigan State wrapped up the outright Big Ten regular-season championship with an 91-84 victory over Iowa on Thursday night

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Traore is listed amongst Iowa's starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against Purdue, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Traore will make his first start of the season as the Hawkeyes shake up their starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-7 sophomore transfer from Manhattan is averaging 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 blocks on 16.1 minutes per game this season (15 games).

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 off the bench Traore contributed 13 points (3-5 FG, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Monday's 82-65 loss to Ohio State.

Impact Traore got to the line early and often during Monday's loss against the Buckeyes, converting on 7-of-10 looks from the charity stripe on route to a 13-point finish. The 6-foot-7 sophomore transfer from Manhattan has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 blocks on 16.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa's Seydou Traore throws down a NASTY contact jam vs. Minnesota

JANUARY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Available Monday Traore (ankle) is available to play against New Hampshire on Monday.

Impact Traore will be available after missing two games in a row. The sophomore forward has made six appearances off the bench this season, tallying 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss second straight Traore (ankle) won't play Saturday against Utah, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Traore will miss his second straight game and his fourth in the last five contests. The forwards averages 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. His next chance to play will come against New Hampshire on Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Traore (ankle) is unavailable for Iowa against New Orleans on Sunday, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Traore missed two games with an ankle injury, but returned in Iowa's last game against Iowa State, playing 14 minutes off the bench. However, he'll be sidelined once again for the Hawkeyes with what is reportedly being characterized as ankle soreness.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Iowa State Traore (lower leg) is available for Iowa against Iowa State on Thursday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Traore has missed the past two games for the Hawkeyes, but should return for an in-state rivalry and a huge game against the No. 3 team in the nation. The forward averages 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds as a bench piece for Iowa.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears probable vs. ISU Traore (lower leg) appears to be probable against Iowa State on Thursday, as head coach Fran McCaffery said "I think" he'll return versus the Cyclones, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moi...

Impact Traore has missed the past two games with his leg injury, but seems likely to return in a big rivalry game against Iowa State. The forward averages 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds this season, and is a valuable piece off the Hawkeyes' bench.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Wolverines Traore (lower leg) is out against Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Traore won't be able to play against Michigan, missing his second straight game. The rotational forward is averaging 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Saturday Traore (lower leg) is not expected to be available during Saturday's game against the Wolverines. Eliot Clough of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Traore, who sat out against Northwestern with a lower-leg injury, is not expected to make his return against Michigan this weekend. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who has been a solid rotational piece, will have his next opportunity to return against Iowa State on Thursday if he is ultimately out for the contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Big Ten opener Traore (undisclosed) will remain out for Iowa's clash with Northwestern on Tuesday night.

Impact Traore played in Iowa's previous five games after missing the first two, but he'll remain on the bench against Northwestern. It's unclear what's bothering the sophomore, but he won't be available for the Hawkeyes. His next chance to play will come on Dec. 7 in Ann Arbor.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Traore (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Iowa against Northwestern on Tuesday, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what's bothering Traore, but the forward will be a game-time decision for Iowa on Tuesday night. After missing the first two games of the season with a lower leg injury, Traore has played in each game since, averaging 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds across 17.8 minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 12 in win Traore produced 12 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 83-58 victory over Rider.

Impact Traore posted an inefficient night from the field, but added on five rebounds, an assist and a steal as the Hawkeyes routed the Broncos. The 6-foot-7 sophomore transfer from Manhattan continues to try and find his footing with Iowa, averaging 9.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocks on 23 minutes per game (three appearances).

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Traore (lower leg) is out for Tuesday's game against South Dakota.

Impact Traore was initially expected to be a game-time call for Tuesday, and it seems the forward didn't recover in time. This will be Traore's third straight absence, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return for Friday's game against Washington State.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Traore (lower leg) is a game-time decision for Iowa's game Tuesday against South Dakota, according to Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines Register.

Impact "He (Traore) went (Sunday) in practice. We'll see how he feels today," Iowa's head coach Fran McCaffery said Monday. Ideally, the Big Ten Conference's availability report will include an update for Traore.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Southern Traore (lower leg) won't play on Thursday night against Southern, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Tarore missed Iowa's opener, and will now make it two straight. The versatile Manhattan transfer averaged 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks last season, but is still waiting to make his Hawkeye debut.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In boot ahead of opener Traore (lower leg) is in a boot ahead of Monday's game versus Texas A&M-Commerce, Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Traore was listed as questionable on the Hawkeyes' injury report, but the fact that he's not warming up and is in a boot is evidence enough that he will miss the season opener. His next chance to suit up is Thursday versus Southern, but this injury appears likely to keep him out longer than that.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Monday Traore (undisclosed) is questionable to play Monday against Texas A&M-Commerce.

Impact Traore will likely be a game-time call based on what happens in the pre-game shootaround and warmups. If available, Traore would be making his Iowa debut after spending his freshman year with Manhattan, where he averaged 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks across 28 games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Manhattan Traore has entered the NCAA transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Traore will depart from Manhattan after spending one season with the Jaspers. The 6-foot-7 freshman appeared in 28 games during his time with the program (27 starts), averaging 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks on 32.4 minutes per game. Traore's breakout freshman season is likely to draw the attention of numerous programs searching the portal.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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