Dalen Traore signs with UE men’s basketball

Traore will be a junior at UE next season

  University of Evansville men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons has announced the signing of Dalen Traore to join the Purple Aces next season.
Traore, a 6-9 forward, joins the program after spending the last two seasons at Miami Dade College where he starred for the Sharks over the last two seasons.  He will have two seasons of eligibility with the Aces.

“We are very excited to welcome Dalen to our program.  He is a hard worker who will bring a great attitude to our team,” Simmons commented.  “He is a warrior on the boards who will add some nice depth inside for us.  Dalen also brings a nice touch for someone his size.”

Originally from the Ivory Coast, Traore finished his high school career at Northwood Temple Academy in Fayetteville, N.C.

“Aside from his work in school, we are also very excited about Dalen’s international experience.  That type of experience is priceless and has helped him become a better player,” Simmons added.

That international experience came in the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship where he finished as one of the top players in the tournament.  Playing for his native Ivory Coast, he was the #2 scorer and rebounder in the tournament.  He posted 12.7 points per game throughout the event while hauling in 10.5 rebounds.  The tournament, which was played in the Czech Republic, also saw Mislav Brzoja play for Croatia.