Report: SMU transfer commit Nana Owusu-Anane reopens recruitment

SMU commit Nana Owusu-Anane reopened his recruitment, according to Sam Kayser. Owusu-Anane played for Brown before originally planning to transfer to SMU.

However, he will now further explore his options. He averaged nearly 15 points per game in 2023-24.

The 6-foot-8 senior from Ontario, Canada considered programs like Arizona State, Baylor, Grand Canyon, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, San Diego State, according to On3’s Joe Tipon. Perhaps they will be back in the running for his services.

In total, Owusu-Anane averaged 14.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game during the 2023-24 season. He was out for the 24-25 season due to a partially torn labrum. The plan was for Anane is to enroll at SMU this summer and play for his new squad at the start of next season.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

SMU commit Nana Owusu-Anane latest departure

With Owusu-Anane now reopening his commitment, it’s another blow to the SMU roster. Forward Yohan Traore entered the transfer portal last week.

Traore initially enrolled at Auburn for the 2022-23 season. But after playing sparingly, he opted to hit the transfer portal. He wound up at UC Santa Barbara for a year.

While with the Gauchos, Yohan Traore posted the kind of numbers that made him a coveted recruit out of high school. He started in all 30 games that he appeared in, averaging 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

Following that, Traore transferred back to a higher level, landing at SMU in 2024-25. He started 16 of 32 games, recording 6.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest.