YOHAN TRAORE NEWS

Bizjack's 29 lead Butler over Eastern Michigan 84-68

Led by Finley Bizjack's 29 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 84-68 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Ajayi and Bizjack score 20 to help Butler beat Wright State 94-69

Led by Michael Ajayi and Finley Bizjack each with 20 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Wright State Raiders 94-69 on Friday

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Scores 15 off bench Traore accumulated 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 FT), six rebounds and one block across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 88-58 victory over Southern Indiana.

Impact Traore opened the season as the Bulldogs' backup center, but that did not stop him from having a solid performance. He led the Bulldogs' bench with 15 points while shooting 60 percent from the field, and it could've been more but he only made half of his six free throw attempts. He played nearly as many minutes (16) as Drayton Jones (17) who started at center, so early signs suggest that Traore has a chance to take over a starting spot if he continues to perform well.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ajayi has 24 as Butler defeats Southern Indiana 88-58

Led by Michael Ajayi's 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 88-58 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Cleared for exhibition Traroe will play in Wednesday's exhibition game against Indiana State, Akeem Glaspie of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Traore was cleared to return to practice recently after tending to neck and back issues, and he's considered a go for game action as well. The SMU transfer could open the regular season as Butler's starting center.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Traore (neck, back) has returned to practice for Butler, Akeem Glaspie of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The 6-foot-11 center was reportedly dealing with neck and back issues, but all testing came back negative and he's been cleared to partake in basketball activities. Traore spent the 2024-2025 season with SMU, averaging 6.1 points and 3.2 rebounds across 32 games with 16 starts. He figures to compete for a starting role in Butler's front court this year.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back and neck soreness Traore is dealing with back and neck soreness, according to Akeem Glaspie of The Indianapolis Star.

Impact Butler played an exhibition game against Notre Dame on Friday, and the matchup saw Traore taking a hard fall that resulted in a hospital visit mid-game. Fortunately for him, all his hospital tests came back clear, opening up the opportunity for a quick return. Still, Butler's back and neck are physically affecting him, a result that will make him questionable for an exhibition game the Bulldogs have scheduled against Indiana State on Oct. 29.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Committing to Butler Traore has committed to Butler for the 2025-26, Akeem Glaspie of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Traore spent the 2024-25 season at SMU, where he averaged 6.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. He also had stints at Auburn and UC Santa Barbara in his career.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

SMU forward Yohan Traore to enter transfer portal, per report SMU forward Yohan Traore to enter transfer portal.

APRIL 14 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Enters name in portal Traore has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Traore will leave SMU after one season in search of more opportunity. The junior forward averaged 6.1 points and 3.2 rebounds on 15.7 minutes across 32 appearances, including 16 starts.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return vs. Notre Dame Traore (undisclosed) is available for Wednesday's game against Notre Dame, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Traore will return to the active roster Wednesday, though it's uncertain if he'll see regular minutes in the rotation. Traore opened the season as a regular starter, but he's made just one start in SMU's previous 10 games.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Traore (undisclosed) isn't playing Saturday versus Wake Forest, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Traore will now miss his third game across the team's last four outings due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will be Wednesday versus Notre Dame.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Traore is included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's meeting against California.

Impact Traore will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench the previous five outings. The junior forward has logged totaled six assists in his previous three outings.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to bench Traore will come off the bench for SMU against Georgia Tech on Saturday, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Traore had started every game prior for SMU, but he'll come off the bench against the Yellow Jackets and is replaced in the starting five by Chuck Harris, who's coming off an 18-point performance off the bench. Traore, meanwhile, struggled in his last outing, going 1-of-5 from the field and scoring just three points.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season Sunday Traore finished Sunday's 98-82 win over Longwood with 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and 11 rebounds over 28 minutes.

Impact Traore was nearly unstoppable on both ends of the court, as the Mustangs cruised to another solid win, and the junior big man chipped in by delivering his second double-double of the season. In fact, he posted season-high marks in both points and rebounds in this matchup.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for double-double Traore provided 19 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 25 minutes during Thursday's 102-73 win over Florida A&M.

Impact Even though Traore earned more than half of his points from the charity stripe, he still posted an excellent stat line as the Mustangs cruised to an easy victory. This was his first double-double of the season, and a few more performances like this could push Traore into the role of being the second-best offensive weapon for the Mustangs behind Boopie Miller.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traore scores 19, UC Santa Barbara cruises past Cal State Northridge 97-69

Yohan Traore scored 19 points and UC Santa Barbara rolled to a 97-69 victory over Cal State Northridge

JANUARY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Traore scores 24 points, Pierre-Louis has double-double and UC Santa Barbara beat Howard 94-81

Yohan Traore scored 24 points, Josh Pierre-Louis had a double-double and UC Santa Barbara beat Howard 94-81

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Auburn's top '22 hoops signee, Traore, plans to transfer

Auburn’s top basketball signee from last year, Yohan Traore, plans to transfer

MARCH 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Twitter reacts to Chance Westry and Yohan Traore's decisions to transfer With Auburn's offseason now in full swing, roster movement has begun to take place.

MARCH 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former 5-star recruit Yohan Traore to transfer from Auburn Former 5-star prospect Yohan Traore is transferring after one season at Auburn.

MARCH 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former 5-star Yohan Traore reflects on freshman year at Auburn "Every time things got tough this year, I just kept my head up and kept working."

MARCH 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

No minutes Wednesday Traore (coach's decision) did not take the court in Wednesday's 79-63 loss to Texas A&M.

Impact No word of an injury has surfaced regarding Traore, who had otherwise appeared off the bench in every previous game for Auburn this season. Just four days earlier, Traore came off the bench against South Carolina to produce his highest minutes (10) and points (eight) of SEC play. It's possible the decision was matchup-based, with Texas A&M typically playing more of a small-ball lineup, but Bruce Pearl never came out with such a declaration. In any case, the four-star freshman is looking more like a development project than someone who will make significant contributions to the Tigers this season.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers hoping to get more from freshman Traore Auburn freshman Yohan Traore is showing signs of improvement as the Tigers get deep into their SEC basketball schedule.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Logs eight points in win Traore ended with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and one rebound across 10 minutes during Saturday's 81-66 win over South Carolina.

Impact The freshman logged eight points off the bench while shooting 50 percent from the field in Saturday's win over South Carolina. The 6-foot-10 forward is averaging 2.8 points and 1.5 rebounds so far this season.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE