Top-15 recruit Tounde Yessoufou cancels visits to Kentucky, Kansas, UConn & focuses attention on 3 schools

Tounde Yessoufou, one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, has canceled his upcoming visits to Kentucky, Kansas, and UConn, he told On3.

Moving forward, the 6-foot-5 small forward out of St. Joseph High (CA) says he will now focus his attention on Arizona State, Baylor, and USC.

Yessoufou is the No. 11 overall player in the country, according to On3’s Top-150 Player Rankings. He’s also the No. 4 small forward and the No. 3 player in California.

Two schools leading the way for Top-15 recruit Tounde Yessoufou with decision nearing

Yessoufou talks programs involved

In a previous interview with On3, Tounde Yessoufou discussed Baylor and USC. This interview with done prior to Arizona State becoming involved in his recruitment.

BAYLOR: “I like how they play freshmen. In the past, they have put three guards on the floor, and that is unique. And they have been winning a lot of games. How much they win is very impressive. I feel like I can fit in with how they play. They are always reaching out to me before and after my games to tell me to just keep going. I really like them.”

Tounde Yessoufou recaps visit to Baylor

USC: “I saw how the coach is really tough and how he was able to give me some advice on how to make it to the league. He said I cannot go to college just wanting to make it to the next level, I have to want to work. Coach Muss (Eric Musselman) has had a lot of players make it to the league. The staff has some NBA players too who can use their experience to teach me different skills and how to read the game.”

Scouting Report

“Tounde Yessoufou is a physically developed, explosively athletic wing prospect. Consistent production is the name of the game for the 6-5 Yessoufou. Defensively, he guards multiple positions, able to move his feet on the perimeter or switch down to guard some on the block. He has the quick-twitch to defend the ball and the anticipation and length as a team defender. Offensively, he has a solid pace and is at his best getting downhill in straight lines. Yessoufou needs to continue working on his middle game and his counters off the bounce. The jump shot is coming along but could also use some continued attention. The shot release can get flat and his balance/footwork get off when shooting off movement. He fills the lanes hard, pushes the break with pace, and is tough on the boards. He has consistently produced in every setting. Excellent motor.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw