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Tounde Yessoufou Withdraws From 2026 NBA Draft, Commits to St. John’s

Shams Charania has reported that Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou, a potential first-round pick, has withdrawn from the 2026 Draft and committed to St. John's. He will join the Red Storm men's basketball program and play for Rick Pitino. Tounde averaged 17.8ppg and 5.9rpg in his freshman year and is likely hoping to get drafted higher in the seemingly weaker 2027 class.

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