2025 Recruiting: Tounde Yessoufou

[CTFAN4LIFE]

 

[Mr. French]

 

[tomtom80]

WOW. It’s literally amazing all the 5 star interest. Gotten to the point where when I see a 4 star offered, I yawn. But I hope we still keep getting the right mix of one- n- dones and developmental talent

we be rollin

 

[Umami Zen]

TY reminds me of Adama with some hops and explosion. Great job by staff to get him on campus.

 

[auror]

Looks like he's listed as Cheikh Yessoufou on the EYBL site.

 

[pj]

TY reminds me of Adama with some hops and explosion. Great job by staff to get him on campus.

A 6'5" Adama.

 

[Chin Diesel]

WOW. It’s literally amazing all the 5 star interest. Gotten to the point where when I see a 4 star offered, I yawn. But I hope we still keep getting the right mix of one- n- dones and developmental talent

we be rollin

#ArrogantandSpoiled

 

[Umami Zen]

A 6'5" Adama.

Adama is 6'7.25'' w/o sneakers. TY is a PF. So you are correct. He's a 6'5" Adama re: playstyle and proficiency around the rim.

 

[Ricker]

Looks like he's listed as Cheikh Yessoufou on the EYBL site.

That was very confusing when I looked last week, because there were mentions of both names and both were listed as wearing #24 so I assumed they were one and the same. Then, I stumbled on different stats for Cheikh and Tounde. I tend to think it is still 1 person who may have been listed differently by name in certain events and thus the stats aren't merged. (Like listing Boogie Ellis on 1 lineup card, and a true birth certificate name the next week)

 

[husky429]

I don't know much about him, but I'd be kind of surprised if we seriously pursued him.

Super talented though. I like his game.

 

[AidanFan20]

I've seen Tounde play a number of times in his HS career. Dazzling athlete, capable of being a great defender. Shot selection could use work, but when he's on, he's REALLY ON!.

Reason I say "Capable of being a great defender" is because he's not always fully engaged. But when he IS, watch out!

And, of course, there's this highlight from his first game as a freshman...

 

[AidanFan20]

I wasn't there for that dunk, I've only occasionally seen him play when St. Joseph came up north from Santa Maria, on the coast not too far from Santa Barbara.

I have also seen a few people question his age... I have no idea re: that.

Just now, I looked that up, it says he turns 18 in May. That's from FIBA.

I've never talked to him, but I have heard is is a super-nice, friendly, polite kid. What I've seen with my own eyes, he always seems to be smiling and laughing when mobbed for autographs before and after games.

 

[REB1094]

247 says he’s a 6’5 PF? Anyone seen him play?

 

[auror]

247 says he’s a 6’5 PF? Anyone seen him play?

 

[auror]

OG Anunoby vibes.

 

[Zionn]

I don't know much about him, but I'd be kind of surprised if we seriously pursued him.

Super talented though. I like his game.

For sure pursuing

 

[AidanFan20]

247 says he’s a 6’5 PF? Anyone seen him play?

He's a versatile player (see my posts just above yours), can play the 2, 3, and 4 at the HS level, but I'd be pretty surprised if he went to a major college and played the 4. He's pretty much the same size as he was as a freshman, maybe half an inch and 10-15 pounds more muscle at most. Some places list him at 6'6"... but that might be a bit hopeful.

 

[Mooch82]

For sure pursuing

Have we officially offered?

 

[husky429]

For sure pursuing

Nice. Must mean we're sold on him as a SF for our system.

Super athlete. Good size if he's a 3. Not a great shooter. Draws a ton of fouls.

 

[AllHusky]

physically beastly, pretty darn quick

 

[Tenspro2002]

Nice. Must mean we're sold on him as a SF for our system.

Super athlete. Good size if he's a 3. Not a great shooter. Draws a ton of fouls.

Sounds like Castle.

 

[husky429]

Sounds like Castle.

Not at all. Maybe similar build physically but it ends there.

Castle is a guard. This guy is playing like a post who shoots and handles it a bit.

 

[Mister P]

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“UConn: “Back-to-back champions is amazing [to see]. Coach [Hurley] has been doing a great job out there and I’m looking forward to visiting the campus and building our relationship. I’ve talked to him [Hurley] a few times and we’re hopping on a Zoom call today [Monday]. They tell me to keep playing hard and [they] love what I do.”

 

[Huskyforlife]

Brick. House.

No idea what his 'position' is, but he looks like a tough matchup for most players. Intrigued by this one. Anyone have shooting numbers?

 

[Mooch82]

My comp is going to be a more athletic Dylan Addae-Owusu.