Tounde Yessoufou

Created on 7/31/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 210
College: St. John’s
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 5/15/2006

Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round

Pros:

Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Can tend to over-dribble, which can lead to turnovers
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense

Summary:

Tounde Yessoufou is a very athletic, skilled swingman that will play for Baylor for the upcoming season. He is a skilled, two-way wing that excels on both sides of the ball, and he is a very talented prospect that will be a likely lottery pick in the 2027 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/10/26 Baylor-Houston Game via Big 12 Conference

Games Scouted:
4/1/25 2025 McDonald’s High-School All-American Game
4/12/25 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
4/18/25 2025 Jordan Brand Classic
1/16/26 Baylor vs. Kansas

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