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Colgate visits No. 13 St. John's following Yessoufou's 23-point game

No. 13 St. John's hosts the Colgate Raiders after Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points in St. John's 104-65 win over the Iona Gaels

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

No. 13 St. John's hosts Colgate following Yessoufou's 23-point game

No. 13 St. John's plays the Colgate Raiders after Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points in St. John's 104-65 victory over the Iona Gaels

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Yessoufou scores 23 points as No. 13 St. John's overwhelms Iona 104-65 in MSG season debut

Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points and No. 13 St. John’s overwhelmed Iona on both ends in a 104-65 victory in the Red Storm's season debut at Madison Square Garden

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Keyshawn Hall scores 26 points in impressive debut as No. 13 St. John's beats Monmouth 78-63

Keyshawn Hall made his first six shots and scored 26 points in an impressive debut, leading No. 13 St. John’s to a 78-63 victory over Monmouth in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Tallies 12 off bench Yessoufou had 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 22 minutes off the bench in Monday's 78-63 victory over Monmouth.

Impact Yessoufou was surprisingly absent from the starting lineup, as coach Rick Pitino strayed from his exhibition play alignment and granted Zsombor Maronka the starting nod. Maronka ended up getting held scoreless in just 14 minutes of action, while Yessoufou was the team's leading reserve and saw more minutes than any other bench player. It's unclear why the prized portal acquisition didn't get the start, but Yessoufou looks to still be a prime contributor regardless of starter status. The next chance to get a peek at St. John's alignment will be Sunday when the Red Storm host Iona.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in opener Yessoufou is not in the starting lineup for Monday's season opener against Monmouth.

Impact Yessoufou will play from the bench as the Johnnies open up the season. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game across 34 contests with Baylor last season. He should still be a major contributor to the Red Storm's success this campaign.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

15 players whose new roles could change the 2026-27 college basketball season These 15 college basketball players face important new roles in 2026-27, including John Blackwell, Flory Bidunga, Milan Momcilovic and Tound...

OCTOBER 9 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Why Tounde Yessoufou is St. John's most important team transfer for 2026-27 It’s hard to argue against the results that Rick Pitino has achieved since heading to St. John’s back in 2023. Last year saw him take the Re...

SEPTEMBER 15 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Forget the freshmen, this sophomore class could decide the 2027 national championship College Basketball Report ranked the top 30 sophomores for 2026-27, led by Tounde Yessoufou, David Mirkovic and Amari Allen. The list is ver...

AUGUST 12 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Former Baylor Star Tounde Yessoufou Denies Money Drove Him to St. John's Baylor basketball could've used Tounde Yessoufou for another season, but he left for St. John's and Rick Pitino.

JUNE 1 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou withdraws from draft, heads to St. John's Deadspin | Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou withdraws from draft, heads to St. John's

MAY 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

Top 10 returning players in college basketball after the NBA Draft deadline From Tounde Yessoufou to Alex Condon, here are the top 10 returning players in college basketball after the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline.

MAY 28 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Rick Pitino and St. John's just made another statement with Tounde Yessoufou move The St. John's Storm just continue to add great talent to their roster under head Coach Rick Pitino.

MAY 28 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Why Tounde Yessoufou is passing on NBA Draft, transferring from Baylor to St. John's | Sporting News Yessoufou made a bit of an unexpected decision here.

MAY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Withdraws from draft Yessoufou has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will play for St. John's for the 2026-27 season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Yessoufou will withdraw from the upcoming NBA Draft after declaring in early April. The 6-foot-5 guard announced his decision to join St. John's from the portal following a dynamic freshman season with Baylor in which he averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game across 34 contests.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tounde Yessoufou withdraws from NBA Draft and commits to St. John's Yessoufou is now joining the Red Storm.

MAY 28 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Committing to St. John's Yessoufour has committed to St. John's for the 2026-27 season, according PortalUpdates.

Impact The 6-foot-5 freshman guard started all 34 games played for the Bears, averaging 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Yessoufou should be a reliable option in the backcourt for St. John's, given his scoring prowess.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky target Tounde Yessoufou remains committed to staying in the NBA Draft The former Baylor standout and transfer portal prospect says he is fully focused on staying in the NBA Draft process.

MAY 14 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky transfer target Tounde Yessoufou reportedly staying in NBA Draft Yessoufou would have been a massive transfer portal commitment, but it appears he’s staying in the NBA Draft.

APRIL 28 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

"He needs another year," "Not even near pro ready": College hoops fans react as Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou enters transfer portal Tounde Yessoufou is searching for a new landing spot. According to On3 Sports, the Baylor forward has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

APRIL 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Baylor Freshman Tounde Yessoufou Becomes Buzzer Beating Transfer Portal Entry A late addition to the transfer portal came from Baylor as freshman Tounde Yessoufou announced he will look to transfer despite being entere...

APRIL 22 • SI.COM

Leaving Baylor Yessoufou has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact The star freshman had already declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, but he's also leaving Baylor, meaning he's keeping all his options open regarding his future. Yessoufou started in each of his 34 appearances in 2025-26, averaging 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Declares for NBA Draft Yessoufou has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Impact While it is unknown whether or not Yessoufou will consider returning to the college ranks, it would be quite a surprise if he does, especially considering the first-year excellence he showcased and his statement, per Grayson Grundhoefer of SicEm365. In a projected draft packed with freshman talent, Yessoufou still appears to have done enough to warrant a first-round selection after averaging 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34 games and starts for Baylor. What the guard may lack in three-point shooting, he makes up for with solid all-around scoring elsewhere to go with just as capable rebounding and defense.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Xzayvier Brown scores 21 to lead Oklahoma over Baylor 82-69 in CBC semifinal

Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points to lead Oklahoma to an 82-69 victory over Baylor in the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Game Changers: Carr, Yessoufou Power Baylor’s Run at College Basketball Crown

Baylor's Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou form the most talented duo at the College Basketball Crown, giving the Bears an excellent chance...

APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

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