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abr 29 2026Sayon Keita will continue his career in the NCAA after committing to the University of North Carolina, according to information provided by Gersh Sports to DraftExpress. The young Malian center will end his time at FC Barcelona to begin a new adventure in American college basketball.
Keita, 18, is considered one of the great international talents of his generation and appears in many projections as a possible high pick in the 2027 NBA Draft. His profile stands out for his ability to finish around the rim, protect the paint, rebound, and create plays from the post.
During his development in Barcelona's youth system, the African big man combined appearances in youth categories with playing time in the first team's rotation, establishing himself as one of the Catalan club's future gems.
Keita's arrival represents an important reinforcement for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who are adding a player with enormous competitive ceiling and immediate projection toward the elite level.
