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

Credit: L.Žemgulis
Credit L.Žemgulis

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

Yakuba Ouattara

Yakuba  Ouattara
Position: PG
Age: 33
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Birth place: France

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  

See all the EuroLeague transfer market news here.

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