5-star recruit Tounde Yessoufou commits to Baylor basketball

Five-star small forward Tounde Yessoufou committed to Baylor, choosing the school for its close-knit community, strong faith, winning spirit, and coach Scott Drew’s track record. Yessoufou was impressed by the program’s developmental roadmap and believes Baylor can help him reach his goal of making it to the NBA. He is expected to make an immediate impact for the Bears, as two projected starters are seniors and another is a top-five pick. Yessoufou, ranked No. 18 in the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class, is known for his scoring ability, defense, and effort on both ends of the court. This commitment marks the fifth consecutive class in which Baylor has landed a five-star prospect.