Tounde Yessoufou
#13Baylor
Scout Report
When a top-15 recruit from Benin bypasses the traditional recruiting circus and enrolls early at Baylor, you pay attention.
Background
Tounde Yessoufou made the move from Benin to St Joseph, where he developed into one of the premier wings in the 2025 class. Playing alongside future Stanford guard Julius Price and rising 2028 prospect Aidan Carter, he had quality teammates to push him daily. The Bears won the recruitment battle over Texas, UConn, Cal, and Purdue for his services.
Playing Style
At 6-6, Yessoufou brings legitimate size and length to the wing position with the frame to add strength as he matures in college. His international background shows in his basketball IQ and fundamentals - he understands spacing and makes smart reads in halfcourt sets. The athleticism is there to defend multiple positions and finish above the rim in transition. Still needs to develop a more consistent perimeter shot and improve his handle against elite college pressure, but the foundation is solid for Scott Drew's system.
Recruitment
Already enrolled and suiting up for Baylor as a freshman, bypassing his senior high school season. The early jump to college basketball will test his readiness, but landing at #13 nationally suggests he has the talent to contribute right away. Drew has a track record with international players, making this a smart fit.
Updated Mar 13, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Baylor
COLLEGE
St Joseph
PREP SCHOOL
PSA Cardinals
AAU
Career Highlights
6'6 Baylor Freshman Tounde Yessoufou was cooking at runs - projected lottery pick in 2026 NBA draft
Baylor commit Tounde Yessoufou is a freak athlete
Tounde Yessoufou took home McDonald's All-American Game dunk contest championship
5-star Baylor Commit Tounde Yessoufou dropped 38 PTS for St. Joseph
Every dribble, every shot, every win, every loss - I am the author of my story. #commited #sicembears
The nation's taking notice
TNT caught up with our guy @toundeyessoufou before today's matchup
Offers
5
Baylor
Attending
Chose Baylor over 4 other offers
Texas
Cal
UConn
PurdueSocial Activity
Congratulations to #TheBlueprintCombine alum Tounde Yessoufou on becoming a McDonald’s All-American! #ProInsightFam https://t.co/EQghlDbVSa
Burger Boy 🍔 Congrats, @ToundeYessoufou! #SicEm | #CultureofJOY https://t.co/70QVABnWPs
Congrats to @ToundeYessoufou on become California's scoring 👑, surpassing 2004 @CalHiSports Mr. Basketball DeMarcus Nelson. Not only takes skill, talent & durability, but extra playoff games, so team success is paramount. DeMarcus wanted to share a few words 👏🏼 #HSBB https://t.co/kU7dD6YdRq
Here is what we presented @ToundeYessoufou tonight; it’s been great watching him last four years; will we have to do this again next season? Probably so……… #HSBB https://t.co/tSchOLRDjx
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