Michigan women’s team loses top scorer to portal; Youssef Khayat heading to Bowling Green

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A well-traveled former Michigan basketball player will soon add another stop to his list.

Youssef Khayat, a 6-foot-9 wing, announced his decision to transfer to Bowling Green on social media on Tuesday.

Khayat played in 26 games in his Michigan career, averaging 5.9 minutes per contest. The small forward came with high pedigree after he became a standout for the Limoges CSP U21 team in France, however he was never quite able to catch on in Ann Arbor.

As a freshman, he averaged 1.4 points per game and 1.1 rebounds across 17 games, and didn’t make a sophomore step some of the coaching staff expected this past season. He played in nine games, never scored more than four points and never played more than 12 minutes.

Fans watch the game between Michigan and Nebraska during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Khayat played 98 minutes this season as he scored 24 points and grabbed 18 rebounds.

“Fresh start,” Khayat posted on social media announcing his transfer.

Khayat is the second player under former coach Juwan Howard to have announced their decision to transfer; Dug McDaniel made his decision to head to Kansas State last week while players like Tarris Reed Jr., George Washington III and Terrance Williams II all remain in the portal.

STAYING HOME: Will Tschetter to return to Michigan basketball for junior season under Dusty May

The lone holdover from Howard’s program, to this point, is junior forward Will Tschetter, which is not a surprise. He’s an early candidate to be a captain for next year’s team.

Bowling Green went 20-14 overall and 10-8 in the Mid-American Conference a season ago under first-year coach Todd Simon.

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The men’s basketball program lost its leading scorer from last season and now the women’s program appears poised to do the same.

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Author : Detroit Free Press

Publish date : 2024-04-10 14:58:59

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