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Djafar Silimana announced his commitment to Houston on Wednesday by reposting a Utah Prep Academy Instagram post to his story, where he competed during his senior year.

The 19-year old competed nationally for Mali before becoming the prep school’s starting center. He stands at 6-foot-10 and is 220 pounds.

Coach Kelvin Sampson told reporters Sunday that he had plans to sign a developmental big man for the 2026-27 season, who will likely redshirt.

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  • Camryn Alberigo is the lead men’s basketball writer for Cougar Sports and has reported across a wide range of UH athletics, including coverage of the National Championship. She is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and earned second place in Sports Story at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association awards.  Alberigo is a senior Political Science student at the University of Houston on the pre-law track.


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By Camryn Alberigo

Camryn Alberigo is the lead men’s basketball writer for Cougar Sports and has reported across a wide range of UH athletics, including coverage of the National Championship. She is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and earned second place in Sports Story at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association awards.  Alberigo is a senior Political Science student at the University of Houston on the pre-law track.

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