KEBA KEITA NEWS

New BYU Basketball Addition Keba Keita Throws Down Poster Dunk in Practice Summer practices for Kevin Young and the BYU basketball program are underway. On Tuesday, the BYU basketball account posted a practice clip...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Transfers to BYU Keita will transfer to BYU, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Keita spent two seasons at Utah, and began to emerge in 2023-2024. The forward/center appeared in 35 games, starting 13 and averaging 16.1 minutes. He posted 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Keita will take his paint presence to the Cougars, where he'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Potential BYU Target and Utah Big Man Keba Keita Enters the Transfer Portal Utah big man Keba Keita is now in the transfer portal. Keita entered the portal not long after BYU poached Utah assistant coach Chris Burges...

MAY 2 • SACBEE.COM

Won't start saturday Keita will not start in the game versus Oregon Saturday, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Keita has not come off the bench since January 14th but has seen his minutes dwindle over the last few games. The Utes may get more out of Keita as a reserve.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Utah routs Oregon State 74-47 behind Keba Keita and Branden Carlson double-doubles

Keba Keita and Branden Carlson each had a double-double in Utah’s 74-47 rout of Oregon State

JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in double figures Keita (undisclosed) finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and a steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 90-44 win over UCLA.

Impact Keita didn't appear to be limited at all after apparently suffering a minor injury versus Arizona in the team's previous game. The 6-8 sophomore had his way around the basket and was tied for the team-high in points with Cole Bajema despite playing 11 fewer minutes. Head coach Craig Smith raved about Keita's physicality and the impact he has, suggesting more minutes could be in store in the near future.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up early Keita is on the floor going through warmups ahead of Thursday's game against UCLA, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Keita played just four minutes in Sunday's loss to Arizona after falling hard to the ground in the first half. He was back out on the floor with the team after halftime but never returned to the game. On Tuesday, coach Craig Smith said Keita was making progress but that his status for Thursday's game was still up in the air. He did not practice Tuesday either. The fact that he's warming up with the team bodes well for his chances to play, though nothing official has been announced yet. His final status will likely hinge on how he feels during warmups.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Booms in win Keita posted 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 22 minutes during Friday's 80-58 victory over Washington State.

Impact Keita formed the paint-dwelling half of a formidable inside-outside duo with Branden Carlson (19 points, eight rebounds, five blocks) Friday. Both players supplying strong performances bodes well for the viability of this frontcourt in the future. The sophomore has only logged a 31.2 percent minute share through 10 appearances thus far, but his rebounding rates and block rates are elite figures on a per-minute basis.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keita leads Utah against No. 14 BYU after 23-point game

Utah faces the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah's 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah hosts No. 14 BYU following Keita's 23-point game

Utah plays the No. 14 BYU Cougars after Keba Keita scored 23 points in Utah's 88-86 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keita helps Utah hold on for 88-86 victory over Southern Utah

Sophomore Keba Keita came off the bench to score 23 points and help Utah escape with an 88-86 victory over Southern Utah

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in return Keita had four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Monday's 78-71 win over Saint Mary's.

Impact Keita had missed back-to-back games for the Utes but returned for the tough road matchup and was productive in what turned out to be a signature victory that also snapped a two-game losing streak. It appears that, medically speaking, the sophomore forward is in the clear to provide frontcourt depth as Utah gears up for conference play.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available at St. Mary's Keita (undisclosed) is available Monday at St. Mary's, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Keita logged two DNPs during the 2023 Charleston Classic. Fortunately for him, he will not have sat out more than twice. Keita averaged 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across three games Utah played during the first half of November 2023.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points, five rebounds in loss Keita logged two points (1-1 FG), five rebounds and two steals in 11 minutes during Saturday's 69-60 loss to Colorado.

Impact Keita knocked down his lone field goal attempt, finishing with two points, five rebounds and two steals during Saturday's loss to Colorado. The 6-foot-8 freshman has provided the Utes with solid minutes off the bench this season, averaging three points (61.2 percent FG), 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 10.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight points, five rebounds in win Keita registered eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds and one steal across 10 minutes during Saturday's 73-62 win over Colorado.

Impact Keita converted 4-of-7 attempts from the field, finishing with eight points and five rebounds in just 10 minutes during Saturday's win over Colorado. The 6-foot-8 freshman has appeared in 25 games this season, logging 3.1 points (63.2 percent), three rebounds and 0.8 blocks on 10.3 minutes per game. Keita has shown the potential to take over a larger role for the Utes next season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Keita (leg) will dress for Thursday night's game against Oregon State, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Keita suffered an apparent ankle injury against Washington on Jan. 21 but was able to practice and the expectation was that he would play. The 6-8 freshman has played more of a depth role in the front court, averaging 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds over 10.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could practice despite injury Keita could practice on Tuesday despite his ankle injury, according to Josh Furlong of KSL.com.

Impact According to Furlong, Keita rolled his ankle when Utah hosted Washington three days ago. He will try practicing on Tuesday. Keita is expected to play during the Utes' game this weekend. However, he has no update of his availability status before their Thursday matchup at Oregon State.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven in loss Keita amassed seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one steal in 11 minutes during Saturday's 70-60 loss to Oregon.

Impact Keita knocked down 3-of-3 shots, finishing with seven points and a steal during Saturday's loss to Oregon. The 6-foot-8 freshman has had a modest role for the Utes this season, averaging 3.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 11.3 minutes per game. Keita is unlikely to see an expanded role, barring injuries to other forwards.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 11 rebounds in win Keita accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Thursday's 81-66 win over Arizona.

Impact Keita secured 11 rebounds during Thursday's win over Arizona. The 6-foot-8 freshman has had a modest role for the Utes during his first collegiate season, logging 4.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 10.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Totals four points Keita (lower leg) racked up four points (2-2 FG) and two rebounds across four minutes during Monday's 68-64 win over Georgia Tech.

Impact Keita scored his first points since posting six points on opening night. The center is averaging 2.0 points across three appearances.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Thursday Keita (lower leg) did not take the floor in Thursday's 65-55 loss to Sam Houston State.

Impact Keita was ultimately unable to play despite coming in as a game-time call. The 6-8 freshman appears to be nearing a return after practicing Wednesday and will look to rejoin the rotation Monday versus Georgia Tech.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Keita (lower leg) is a game-time decision Thursday versus Sam Houston, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Keita has approximately six hours to prove he is healthy before the Utes' next game. If not, he will try returning when they host Georgia Tech on Monday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Utah coach Craig Smith said that Keita (lower leg) practiced Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus Sam Houston, Josh Newman of The Salt Lake Tribune...

Impact Keita missed Monday's game versus Idaho State due to a lower leg injury he suffered against Cal State Bakersfield. Keita's next opportunity to play will be Monday's game versus Georgia Tech if he can't go Thursday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured, DNP vs. Idaho State Keita didn't play during Utah's win Monday versus Idaho State due to a lower leg injury, according to Josh Furlong of KSL.com.

Impact Keita suffered his injury during the Utes' 72-44 win Nov. 11 versus Cal State Bakersfield. He will try to be healthy before they host Sam Houston on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE