Yohan Traore

Updated on 8/14/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 225
College: Butler
Classification: Senior
Country: France
Birthdate: 2/15/2003

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Handles the ball fairly well
Decent defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Needs to improve his rebounding
Not an elite shot blocker
Not overly explosive

Summary:

Yohan Traore is an athletic, skilled big man that can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and handles the ball well for a player his size.  He will need to improve his jump shot, passing ability, and rebounding, but he is a prospect that may have considerable upside, and he could end up making his way to the NBA someday.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
247Sports’ Profile
On3’s Article on Traore Transferring to UC Santa Barbara

Games Scouted:
10/25/21 Dream City Christian vs. Vertical Academy
4/8/22 2022 Nike Hoop Summit
8/7/22 Auburn vs. Israel All-Star Select Team
1/7/23 Auburn vs. Arkansas

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