#16 KK Baffour 2023-24 Men's Soccer Roster

AWARDS & HONORS

• 2023 NCAA Men’s College Cup All-Tournament Team
• 2022 ACC All-Freshman Team

AS A JUNIOR (2024)

• Started all 16 matches that he appeared in as a midfielder during his junior season in South Bend
• Finished the year with seven points off a goal and five assists
• Scored a goal and added an assist in the win over Trine
• Dished out a season-high two assists in the victory over Chicago State
• Also recorded an assist in a draw at Indiana and a win over Cal

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023)

• Played in 21 matches with 19 starts as a midfielder during his sophomore campaign
• Selected to the All-Tournament Team of the NCAA Championships
• Finished the season with 11 points off two goals and seven assists
• His seven assists were tied for the team lead in the category
• Recorded a goal and an assist in wins over Michigan and IUPUI
• Notched an assist in the NCAA Championship Second Round win over Kentucky

AS A FRESHMAN (2022)

• Played in 16 matches as a forward or midfielder during his rookie season in South Bend
• Made nine starts for the Fighting Irish as a freshman
• Totaled seven points off two goals and three assists
• Opened up his Notre Dame account in dramatic fashion, scoring the winner at Virginia with three seconds left to give the Irish the 2-1 victory
• Scored a goal in the win over Kalamazoo and added a season-high two assists
• Made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Seattle

PREP & PERSONAL

• Ranked #82 in the TopDrawerSoccer Class of 2022 Rankings
• Earned All-America honors his senior season
• Named Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year
• Selected as United Soccer Coaches All-State and All-Region
• Named a WNEPSA All-Star
• Served as team captain at Taft for junior and senior seasons
• Finished his Taft career with 40 goals and 33 assists over three seasons
• Led Taft to a record of 19-1 during senior season, scoring 24 goals and adding 16 assists
• Also competed for the Taft track and field team, running the 100m dash
• Honored with the Livingstone Carroll Award
• Earned high honors as a student at Taft