Born 1996 in Bamako (Mali West Africa). I fell in love with basketball when I was 14 years old.
Awa Keita NCAA DI Basketball player at SIU from MALI
I’m an international student athlete at SIU. I came in the state to accomplish my education and learn more about the sport I love. Also, my major is sport administration with this degree I would be able to help athletes from everywhere. I want to be a agent in the future to help athletes to have an opportunity and a better future.
Things I enjoy…
Playing Basketball
Spending Time with Family
Playing Cards
Studying
Basketball Experiences
SIU Women’s basketball
(2019 – present)
My position in SIU is forward, this year season has been rough because the tournament got cancelled.
Cochise College (junior college)
(2017 – 2019)
played for Cochise College for two years, we won the NJCAA tournament twice in Arizona and participated in the NJCAA tournament twice.
FIFA AFROBASKET
(2011 – 2014)
2011 fist participation in afrobasket and won the title and second participation in 2014 also won the title. Also, participated in different tournament organized by Africa.
FIFA World Cup (2013 – 2015) 2013 first participation in world cup in Amsterdam and 2015 second participation in Russia
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