Aya Traore joins Sant Josep Obrer
Sant Josep Obrer (LF2) inked experienced 39-year old Senegalese ex-international 188cm forward Aya Traore (college: Purdue) for upcoming season. Traore played most recently at Milar Cordoba in D4. She helped her team get promotion to LF2. In 23 games she recorded 14.5ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.0spg last season. The last season she played at Naft-e (Superleague) in Iranian league. Traore contributed to her team making it to the semifinals. She also represented Senegal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) six years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 7.0ppg, 2.4rpg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 41.2%. She graduated from Purdue University in 2006 and it will be her 17th season in pro basketball. Her game is described as: A strong-bodied wing player who has a huge playing experience and can spend time in both 2 and 3 positions.