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UTEP men's basketball signs international forward Youssouf Traore

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:51 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

UTEP men's basketball signs international forward Youssouf Traore

Summary

UTEP head coach Joe Golding announced Sunday that Youssouf Traore has signed with the Miners for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 forward brings international experience, having played in Spain with Casademont Zaragoza in the Liga Endesa. Traore previously competed for Mali, earning MVP honors at the 2024 U18 AfroBasket tournament where he averaged a double-double. During the 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, he led Mali in scoring, rebounding, and assists. Golding noted that Traore’s size and athleticism are expected to assist the program during its transition into the Mountain West Conference. This signing serves as a late addition to a UTEP roster currently undergoing a significant overhaul.

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•Youssouf Traore signed with UTEP ahead of the 2026-27 season.
•Traore previously played for Casademont Zaragoza in the Spanish Liga Endesa.
•He earned MVP honors at the 2024 U18 AfroBasket tournament.
•The forward averaged 17.1 points per game at the 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
•UTEP is moving into the Mountain West Conference for the upcoming season.

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3:51 AMYahoo Sports — UTEP men’s basketball adds Youssouf Traore to 2026-27 roster

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP men’s basketball has added another significant piece to its roster, bringing in international standout Youssouf Traore. Head coach Joe Golding announced Sunday that Traore has signed with the Miners. The 6-foot-10 forward arrives at UTEP after spending time playing professional basketball in Spain with Casademont Zaragoza in Liga Endesa, […]
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