Yakuba Ouattara stays in Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

Yakuba Ouattara recently appeared in his first major FIBA event, playing for the French national team in the World Cup.

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AS Monaco and their captain, Yakuba Ouattara, have agreed on a one-year extension, according to the official team announcement.

Yakuba Ouattara

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The 31-year-old returns for his eighth year with AS Monaco organization.

Ouattara's previous deal had expired after the 2022-23 season.

Ouattara averaged 3.7 points and 1.0 rebounds over 35 EuroLeague games last season.

He recently represented the French national team at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Ouattara posted 4.3 points per game, but France suffered an early elimination in the tournament's First Round.

AS Monaco

Position Player Status PG Kemba Walker(story) Signed until 2024 PG Matthew Strazel Signed until 2025 PG Mike James Signed until 2024 PG/SG Elie Okobo Signed until 2024 SG Yakuba Ouattara (story) Signed until 2024 SG Jordan Loyd Signed until 2024 SG/SF Terry Tarpey(story) Signed until 2026 SF Jaron Blossomgame Signed until 2024 SF Alpha Diallo Signed until 2025 PF Petr Cornelie(story) Signed until 2026 PF John Brown III Signed until 2024 PF/C Yoan Makoundou Signed until 2026 C Donta Hall Signed until 2025 C Mam Jaiteh(story) Signed until 2025 C Donatas Motiejunas (story) Signed until 2025 Coach Sasa Obradovic (signed until 2025) Expired contract Rumored to leave Chima Moneke (will not return) Interested

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