A growing season, in which he confirmed the value demonstrated already in his first year in Italy. Noumory Keita also thrilled fans and enthusiasts in the recently concluded 2023/2024 Super League, which began for him at the end of the first round after recovering from the shoulder operation he underwent in the summer. Since returning to the pitch, the spiker from Rana Verona has picked up where he left off thanks to the verve and exuberance that distinguish him.
Since his seasonal debut in the match against Milan, Keita has taken the field on 23 occasions, most of which in the opposite role, although he was also often used in position four. Overall, 340 points were scored in all competitions, of which 23 from nine meters and 19 from blocks. The 298 balls hit on the ground in attack – 50% positive – have placed him in second place for average winning attacks per set throughout the season (4.14). He also climbed to the second step of the podium in terms of the average points per set recorded during the year with 4.65.
On the second day of the 5th Place Play Offs, the Mali Eagle collected the richest haul of their year, with 29 points, one more than those scored in Game 3 of the Quarterfinals. In the penultimate return match at Cisterna, however, he seasoned his performance with 4 aces. There were also 4 winning blocks found against Civitanova in the 5th place group.
Statistics for the 2023/2024 season
Games played: 23
Sets played: 72
Points: 340
Break point: 126
Aces: 23 (0.32 per set)
Winning attacks: 298
Attack percentages: 50% positivity
Winning blocks: 19
