WVU Basketball Signs Big 12 Transfer Forward Seydou Traore

WVU basketball has signed Utah transfer forward Seydou Traore, head coach Ross Hodge announced in a release.

The signing comes just three days after Traore’s commitment.

“We are really excited to add Seydou to our WVU men’s basketball program,” Hodge said of Traore in the release. “He has experience playing in several of the top conferences in the country and has competed against the best teams and players in college basketball. Seydou is a two-way player with great size and length who can impact the game in a lot of different ways. He brings a competitive edge and maturity that will be felt throughout our entire program.”

Traore averaged nine points and 3.4 rebounds per game in 31 starts last season, playing 28.6 minutes per game. His best game in Big 12 play came against WVU when he scored 17 points with six rebounds.

WVU had strong competition for the 6-foot-6 forward, as other teams interested are Louisville, LSU, Kansas State, Seton Hall, UConn, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Michigan State. According to Braziller, WVU beat out UConn and Seton Hall for Traore’s commitment.

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