Sayon Keita clears visa to join UNC Basketball team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Sayon Keita has obtained his visa and will arrive in the United States to join the University of North Carolina basketball team. He is expected to attend classes as the school year begins. The addition of Keita, a front court player from Mali, is seen as a significant boost to the team. UNC coach Michael Malone aims to integrate him quickly into practices ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Tar Heels have a challenging non-conference schedule, with games against teams like Georgia and Kentucky coming up soon.
- •Sayon Keita's visa approval allows him to join UNC Basketball.
- •He is expected to start classes this week.
- •UNC faces a tough non-conference schedule including Kentucky and Georgetown.
- •Coach Michael Malone looks to integrate Keita quickly into team practices.
- •Keita is a projected lottery pick in the 2027 NBA draft.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sayon Keita reportedly gets Visa cleared; will join UNC Basketball
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