NCAA MBB: Mizzou Tigers vs. Central Michigan
Yaya Keita

Yaya Keita Season 2021-22

#11
PosF
Wt240 lbs
Ht6-8
ClFreshman
HometownSt. Louis, Mo.

Awards and Honors

  • Selected to First Year SEC Honor Roll 

2021-22 (FRESHMAN)

  • Saw action in 21 games, before suffering a knee injury against Vanderbilt (2/8).
  • Made his collegiate debut against Central Michigan (11/9) with six points and three rebounds.
  • Had a block against Wichita State (11/26).
  • Nabbed a career-high five offensive boards in eight minutes against Utah (12/18) while also contributing two points and a steal.
  • Recorded three rebounds against Illinois (12/22) and a career-high two steals.
  • Saw playing time in eight-consecutive games before suffering the injury.
  • Led Mizzou in steals three times.

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Did not play his senior year at De Smet in St. Louis after suffering a knee injury.
  • 6-foot-9 center ranked in Rivals' Top 150 nationally prior to the injury.
  • Tabbed the No. 24 center nationally in the class of 2021.
  • Chose Mizzou over Iowa, Iowa State and West Virginia.
  • Played for head coach Kent Williams at De Smet, who was an assistant coach on Cuonzo Martin's staff at both Tennessee and Missouri State.
  • Shot 51.2 percent from the field as a junior, averaging 8.0 points and 9.2 rebounds.
  • Moved to the United States from Mali before high school, growing up a soccer player before switching to hoops.