Keita reflects on journey from Mali to basketball in Utah

Keita, who moved from Mali to Utah in 2019 at the age of 16, faced significant challenges adapting to a new culture and language. He transitioned from communicating through Google Translate to living with a host family that became his legal guardians. This experience involved learning to navigate modern conveniences like indoor plumbing and cooking with a stove. As he improved his English, he adjusted to life in the U.S. and focused on basketball development. Keita's story highlights the challenges and resilience of young athletes making similar journeys.

• 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — When he first made the journey from Mali to Utah in …