Fousseyni Traore

Updated on 6/25/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 254
College: BYU
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 1/22/2002

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Fairly solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder
Above average athlete
Has good strength

Cons:

Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Undersized to play inside

Summary:

Fousseyni Traore is a strong, mobile combo forward that played college basketball at BYU. He can score with his back to the basket, and he is a very good rebounder, especially for a player his size. He’ll need to extend his shooting range and improve his perimeter skills, but his production and feel for the game could enable him to compete for a roster spot in the NBA sometime down the road.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-28-24 BYU-Ole Miss Game via 24 BD Hours

Games Scouted:
12/21/19 Wasatch Academy vs. Oak Hill Academy
7/3/21 Mali vs. Australia
1/9/24 BYU vs. Baylor
3/2/24 BYU vs. TCU

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