2025 Recruiting: Tounde Yessoufou | The Boneyard

2025 Recruiting: Tounde Yessoufou

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tomtom80 said:
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
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#ArrogantandSpoiled
 
auror said:
Looks like he's listed as Cheikh Yessoufou on the EYBL site.
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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)
 
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.
 
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...
 
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.
 
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REB1094 said:
247 says he’s a 6’5 PF? Anyone seen him play?
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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.
 
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Zionn said:
For sure pursuing
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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.
 
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Tounde Yessoufou sets Baylor visit, updates recruitment | Zagsblog

By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT AUGUSTA, […]
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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.”
 


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?
 
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Looks like he’ll beat somebody up on defense and run the heck out of the floor, and drive it down your throat

His opposite number will hate him

Don’t know if we have any former wrestler’s on the boneyard, but he’s like a guy who is a relentless wrestler, you want to say “leave me alone” if you have to wrestle him

Oh, I really like him
 
Huskyforlife said:


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?
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