Tounde Yessoufou - College Basketball News & Rumors

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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

Yessoufou scores 19 as Baylor beats Minnesota 67-48 in College Basketball Crown quarterfinals

Led by Tounde Yessoufou's 19 points, the Baylor Bears defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 67-48 on Wednesday in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Minnesota and Baylor play in CBC matchup

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Baylor Bears square off in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

No. 12 seed Arizona State fends off Baylor's late surge for an 83-79 Big 12 Tournament win

Pig Johnson had 19 points to lead No. 12 seed Arizona State to an 83-79 victory over No. 13 seed Baylor in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Arizona State takes on Baylor in Big 12 Tournament

The Arizona State Sun Devils and Baylor Bears square off in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Arizona State faces Baylor in Big 12 Tournament

The Arizona State Sun Devils take on the Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Tounde Yessoufou scores 26 as Baylor crushes Utah Deadspin | Tounde Yessoufou scores 26 as Baylor crushes Utah

MARCH 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Baylor coach Scott Drew gets 500th win in Bears' 101-75 rout over Utah

Baylor closes its Big 12 regular season with a blowout win over Utah, and coach Scott Drew reaches 500 career victories

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Swipes six, tallies 26 in win Yessoufou recorded 26 points (10-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and six steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 101-75 victory over Utah.

Impact Yessoufou matched a season high with six steals and topped 20 points for the second-consecutive game as Baylor rolled to their sixth conference victory. The star freshman added five boards and four assists as he was a significant factor in all phases. Yessoufou finishes the regular season with 12 20-point performances, seven of which have come against Big 12 foes. Time will tell if Yessoufou ends up as a one-and-done performer at Baylor but no matter his future, he goes into next week's conference tournament with averages of 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.1 steals across 32.2 minutes through 31 games.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Yessoufou and Baylor

Baylor takes on the Utah Utes after Tounde Yessoufou scored 20 points in Baylor's 77-64 loss to the Houston Cougars

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Utah visits Baylor after Yessoufou's 20-point performance

Baylor faces the Utah Utes after Tounde Yessoufou scored 20 points in Baylor's 77-64 loss to the Houston Cougars

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Flemings, Sharp lead No. 7 Houston past Baylor 77-64

Kingston Flemings had 21 points and seven assists, Emanuel Sharp added 19 points and No. 7 Houston rallied for a 77-64 win over Baylor

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Scores 20, nabs first double double Yessoufou registered 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 77-64 loss to Houston.

Impact Yessoufou ripped down a season high in boards while reaching the 20-point mark for the 11th time to collect his first double double of the season. It was an impressive performance, especially considering the competition as the 6-foot-5 freshman also contributed defensively with a couple of steals and a block. With just one game remaining prior to the conference tournament, Yessoufou is closing the season strong, averaging 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals over his last 12 games.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor visits Uzan and No. 7 Houston

No. 7 Houston takes on the Baylor Bears after Milos Uzan scored 26 points in Houston's 102-62 win against the Colorado Buffaloes

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Carr scores 26, Agbim hits late FT and Baylor holds off UCF 87-86

Baylor edges UCF 87-86 after Obi Agbim sinks a late free throw to seal a wild finish

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

UCF hosts Carr and Baylor

Baylor takes on the UCF Knights after Cameron Carr scored 26 points in the Bears' 87-80 loss to the Arizona Wildcats

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

No. 4 Arizona takes on Baylor after Dell'Orso's 22-point outing

No. 4 Arizona faces the Baylor Bears after Anthony Dell'Orso scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 73-66 victory over the Houston Cougars

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Agbim, Yessoufou help Baylor end four-game skid with 73-68 victory over Arizona State

Obi Agbim and Tounde Yessoufou scored 16 points apiece to propel Baylor to a 73-68 victory over Arizona State, ending the Bears’ four-game skid

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Baylor hosts Arizona State following Odum's 23-point showing

Arizona State visits the Baylor Bears after Moe Odum scored 23 points in the Sun Devils' 72-67 win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Haggerty, Johnson combine for 67, lead K-State over Baylor 90-74 in coach Matthew Driscoll's debut

Kansas State cruises past Baylor 90-74 as interim coach Matthew Driscoll wins his debut and the Wildcats snap a long skid

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Another big game for freshman Mikel Brown Jr. as No. 24 Louisville beats Baylor 82-71

Louisville standout freshman Mikel Brown Jr. had 29 points and six assists as the No. 24 Cardinals beat Baylor 82-71

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Robert Wright III answers the boos in his return to Baylor and helps No. 22 BYU end its 4-game skid

Robert Wright III answered the boos in his return to Baylor, posting the first 30-point game of his career as No. 22 BYU ended a four-game losing streak with a 99-94 victory over t...

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Dybantsa scores 36 and Wright answers boos with 30 as No. 22 BYU beats Baylor to end 4-game skid

AJ Dybantsa scored 36 points, Robert Wright III added a career-high 30 while getting booed nearly every time he touched the ball and No. 22 BYU ended a four-game losing streak with...