Xavier adds North Texas transfer Abou Ousmane

By ADAM ZAGORIA

North Texas transfer Abou Ousmane has committed to Xavier following a visit, he told ZAGSBLOG.

“Honestly, family atmosphere, development, winning culture, and Big East basketball,” he said by text.

“[Coach Sean Miller] wants me to bring my defensive ability, toughness, and post presence.”

The 6-foot-10 Brooklyn native averaged 11.1 points and 6.0 rebounds as a junior. He also considered Seton Hall and Syracuse, among others.

In 66 career starts, he has 780 points.

Ousmane has two years of eligibility remaining.

Xavier previously added Dayvion McKnight (Western Kentucky) and Quincy Olivari (Rice).

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Written by Adam Zagoria

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.