Virginia signs Mali forward Mahamadou Landoure for 2027-28
Coach Ryan Odom announced the 6-11 NBA Academy Africa product, who plays at Bridgton Academy in Maine this season.
UVAVirginia men's basketball coach Ryan Odom announced Thursday that Mahamadou Landoure, a 6-11, 260-pound forward from Mali, has signed a financial aid agreement with the university. Landoure will join the Cavaliers for the 2027-28 season, so he is not part of this year's team. Read more: Virginia signs Mahamadou Landoure for 2027-28
Landoure came through NBA Academy Africa. He will play for Bridgton Academy in Maine in 2026-27, according to the school.
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Landoure's Basketball Africa League numbers
Landoure played for Dar City of Tanzania in the Basketball Africa League in 2025-26. The school's release says he appeared in five games and averaged 9.0 points over his last three. Augusta Free Press, which reported his commitment on June 3, also listed 3.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game over that stretch.
"We love his size and upside, and he's a great fit for our program," Odom said in the release. The release also notes that former Virginia player Ugonna Onyenso came through NBA Academy Africa.
The agreement with Mahamadou Landoure adds a big man for 2027-28 but does not change this season's rotation. Virginia is 4-0 and ranked No. 6 in the AP poll. It finished 15-3, second in the ACC last season.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers play at Maryland on Friday at 8 p.m. on Peacock.
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