(Iowa City, IA) – The Iowa Hawkeyes have announced a new member to the men’s basketball team for the 2024-25 season. They announced that Seydou Traore has transferred from Manhattan to the University of Iowa with three years of eligibility remaining in his collegiate career.
The 6’7″ forward earned All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie Team honors after averaging 11.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game while dishing out 62 assists and swatting away a total of 34 blocks. Traore shot 43% from the field and even 80% from the charity stripe while averaging 32.4 minutes per game in his freshman season. He was the only player in the MAAC to put down 300+ points, 200+ rebounds, 60+ assists, 40+ steals, and 30+ blocks. In blocks this season, he led the MAAC with 1.3 per game and ranked second in the conference in rebounds.
“It felt right when I visited campus,” said Traore. “Coach McCaffery knows what I want to accomplish, and it was a great fit for me to take my basketball career to another level. The Iowa system will be great to be a part of to get out and showcase my athleticism. I am excited to show I can play in any conference, win games, and display my complete skill set.”
Traore is just the second transfer and fourth player to officially sign on to be a Hawkeye in 2024.
