Virginia Lands Mali Big Man Landoure

Virginia basketball just got its first 2027 recruit: 6-foot-11, 260-pound big man Mahamadou Landoure from Mali, who announced his commitment Tuesday night. After playing in the Basketball Africa League for Dar City, Landoure averaged 9 points in his last three games. He’ll prep at Bridgton Academy in Maine before joining the Cavaliers. Coach Ryan Odom continues his global scouting strategy, having previously brought in NBA Academy Africa standout Ugonna Onyenso and players from Belgium, Germany, and France. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/542492f2a637d688