Joyeux anniversaire, Yak !

Published on January 24, 2026

Having been with the club for two seasons now, Yakuba Outtara celebrates his 34th birthday on Saturday 24 January.

On the strength of back-to-back Betclic ÉLITE titles, Yakuba joined Paris Basketball in the summer of 2024. A leading figure in French basketball with nearly 29 caps to his name, the guard quickly integrated into the system put in place by Tiago Splitter. Both a defensive lockdown and a clinical shooter, Yakuba Outtara became an essential part of the Parisian machine. After the French Cup in May 2025, Mr Title lifted his third consecutive championship in a historic Game 5 against his former club Monaco.

In line with his previous campaign, Yakuba continues to bring all his experience to Francesco Tabellini’s team. He is currently enjoying his best scoring season in five years in Betclic ÉLITE !