BGSU Men’s Hoops Adds Transfer Forward Youssef Khayat From Michigan

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball program and head coach Todd Simon announced the signing of Youssef Khayat on Tuesday (April 16). Khayat, a 6-foot-9 forward, will join the Falcons after spending the last two seasons at Michigan. A native of Beirut, Lebanon, Khayat appeared in 26 games for the Wolverines, including one start, over the last two seasons.

"Youssef is a versatile and skilled player that has significant international experience," said Simon. "His time at Michigan has also helped prepare him to be an impactful player as an upperclassman. Youssef is a great fit for our culture with his work ethic and commitment. We are excited to get to work with him."

During the 2023-24 season, Khayat averaged 5.7 minutes per game, totaling 24 points over the course of the season while logging 97 minutes in 17 games of action. He added 18 rebounds during the season as well. As for the 2022-23 campaign, Khayat appeared in nine games with one start, averaging 6.3 minutes per game while totaling 12 points and six rebounds on the season. During his Michigan career, he scored a career-high six points on the road at Minnesota.

Before arriving in Ann Arbor, Khayat played for Limoges CSP in both the France-ProA U21 and the France First Division League. In 2021-22, he averaged 16.8 points and 7.7 rebounds over 28.2 minutes per game. He posted a career-high 33 points against Strasbourg and a career-high 16 rebounds against Paris. Khayat also played for the Lebanon National Team, helping them qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and captured a Silver Medal at the 2022 Asia Cup.

Khayat is the first player to sign with the Falcons this offseason, joining two incoming signees from the fall; guard Jaxon Pardon and forward Preston Squire.

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