FOUSSEYNI TRAORE NEWS

Out but could return soon Traore (hamstring) is out Saturday against Wyoming but is inching closer toward returning to action, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Traore has been out since November due to a nagging hamstring injury, but he has been practicing in recent days, so his return is getting closer. His earliest chance to return to the hardwood would come against Cincinnati on Jan. 6, but it seems BYU are being quite cautious with his return to action.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Traore (hamstring) will be a game-time decision during Saturday's matchup with Wyoming, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Traore, who has missed the last six games with a hamstring injury, will remain a game-time call ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Cowboys. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in six games this season, averaging 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 20.2 minutes per game. Traore would presumably return to his starting spot when he is able to make his return for the Cougars.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs Denver Traore (hamstring) will remain out Wednesday night when the Cougars take on Denver, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore has missed the past three games, and it appears he'll stretch that number to four against Denver. The starting forward was averaging 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists when he was healthy. Traore's next chance to play will come against Georgia State on Saturday, Dec. 16.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Traore (hamstring) will remain sidelined during Saturday's matchup with Utah, Jarom Jordan of BYU Sports Nation reports.

Impact Traore will miss his third-consecutive game as the result of a hamstring issue. The 6-foot-6 junior has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 20.2 minutes per game (six starts). Traore will have his next opportunity to return Wednesday against Denver, but his expected status is unknown.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Utah Traore (hamstring) is questionable for BYU's game Saturday at Utah, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Traore has been unable to participate in BYU's team practices since he suffered the hamstring injury. Should Traore be available, he prevents a three-game absence. But should he sit out, Aly Khalifa is expected to serve as part of BYU's starting frontcourt again, like he did during Traore's previous two absences.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Fresno State Traore (hamstring) won't play Friday against Fresno State, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Traore continues to deal with a hamstring injury, and his return date is unknown. His next chance to play will come against Evansville on Dec. 5.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day for while Traore (hamstring) will be day-to-day for a little while, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact As expected, BYU's team will monitor Traore daily moving forward. He will be questionable for the Cougars' game Friday against Fresno State. Should Traore need to sit that matchup out, he will remain questionable moving forward. Any positive info publicized about Traore's availability status will shake off his day-to-day tag.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Traore (hamstring) left Saturday's game in the first half and did not return, Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Traore played just six minutes after colliding with a N.C. State player on a fast break and did not return to the game with an apparent hamstring injury. Aly Khalifa played 27 minutes in his place as fellow backup center Atiki Ally Atiki was suspended after throwing a punch in the previous night's game against Arizona State. Traore should be considered questionable for Friday's matchup against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in 17 minutes Traore supplied 18 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 105-48 win over Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact BYU led by as many as 38 in the first half which allowed the Cougars to spread the minutes around. Most notable from Traore's stat line are the two threes, which doubled his previous career total. Traore averaged 12.9 points and 7.8 rebounds last season in just under 25 minutes per game. Expect similar production this season with a chance for some more upside if he happens to creep closer to the 30 minute mark as he did in BYU's upset win over San Diego State last time out.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traore double-double powers BYU to 81-66 win over Pacific

Fousseyni Traore finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds to power BYU to an 81-66 victory over Pacific

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-high rebounding total Traore closed Thursday's 89-61 victory over Loyola Marymount with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes.

Impact Traore sustained a minor injury in practice this week, but it didn't' stop him from starting and logging his first double-double since Dec. 10. The sophomore should continue to play in integral role in the BYU frontcourt as the Cougars look to make a late-season run.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday Traore (undisclosed) will remain in Thursday's starting lineup versus Loyola-Marymount, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore picked up an apparent minor issue in Monday's practice, which left his status for Thursday's contest up in the air. The 6-6 sophomore will not be forced to miss any time due to the injury and will look to help the Cougars end a three-game losing skid. Traore has stepped up in his second year, averaging 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58.7 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Thursday BYU coach Mark Pope said Traore got "dinged up" at practice Monday and his status is currently unknown for Thursday's game versus Loyola-Marymount, Alex Vejar of The Salt Lake Trib...

Impact Traore missed Tuesday's practice, meaning he will likely have to participate in a team practice before playing Thursday. If he doesn't suit up versus Loyola-Marymount, his next chance will be in Saturday's matchup with Pacific.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traore's 19 lead BYU over Pepperdine 91-81

Led by Fousseyni Traore's 19 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Pepperdine Waves 91-81

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traore's 17 help BYU beat Weber State 63-57

Led by Fousseyni Traore's 17 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Weber State Wildcats 63-57

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Weber State hosts Traore and BYU

BYU takes on the Weber State Wildcats after Fousseyni Traore scored 21 points in BYU's 90-61 win over the Lindenwood Lions

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traore scores 21 as BYU defeats Lindenwood 90-61

Led by Fousseyni Traore's 21 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Lindenwood Lions 90-61

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 17 points Traore totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds and one assist during Saturday's 75-66 victory over Utah.

Impact Traore logged 25 minutes, which is not much different from the 25.4-minute average he has as a sophomore now. The big man averaged 12.2 points across 12 of 13 games BYU played in between Nov. 7 and Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Traore will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Utah.

Impact Traore sat out against Western Oregon on Thursday while dealing with a lower body injury but is good to go after a one-game absence. The sophomore will certainly see his usual minutes if the game is close but could see some restrictions should the game get out of hand.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Traore (lower body) will be available for Saturday's game against Utah, Jason Shepherd of BYU Sports Radio reports.

Impact Traore was unable to go Thursday against Western Oregon and head coach Mark Pope said his minutes will be determined as the game goes along. Traore has started in all 11 games he's been active for and is averaging 11.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He'll figure to resume in his usual role as a starter Saturday night.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Traore will be unavailable Thursday night against Western Oregon due to a lower body injury, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Traore presents a massive loss for the Cougar lineup with the 6-6 forward averaging 11.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Head coach Mark Pope did not elaborate on the injury, leaving it unknown how long he could be out. Atiki Ally Atiki will enter the starting five as a result and should see an extended role for the time being.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BYU edges Idaho State 60-56 behind Traore's double-double

Fousseyni Traore had 15 points and 11 rebounds in BYU’s 60-56 win against Idaho State in a season opener

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts another double-double Traore registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 75-63 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Traore contributed across the board in the WCC quarterfinal loss to San Francisco, posting his third straight double-double as he shot over 50 percent for the fourth consecutive game. The freshman finished the season averaging a whopping 8.6 rebounds in under 24 minutes per game, as BYU awaits to hear if their season will continue in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Lohner and Fousseyni Traore are fighting for rebounds — it's a good thing for BYU BYU’s freshman Fousseyni Traore steps up big time as effective rebounder in his first WCC appearance.

MARCH 5, 2022 • DESERET.COM

Traore scores 25 to carry BYU over Pepperdine 75-59

Fousseyni Traore had a season-high 25 points plus 19 rebounds as BYU defeated Pepperdine 75-59

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS