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Tounde Yessoufou

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Rick Pitino’s Next NBA Draft Prospect: Tounde Yessoufou’s Rise

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is poised to convert another college standout into an NBA first‑round pick, with guard Tounde Yessoufou projected as a 2027 draft prospect.

Aug 12, 2026

Top Small Forwards for the 2026‑27 College Basketball Season

A look at the ten small forwards projected to dominate the 2026‑27 college season, from lottery‑bound talents to breakout shooters eyeing NBA drafts.

Aug 12, 2026

Alabama Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Schedule Packed with Powerhouse Non‑Conference Matchups

Alabama's upcoming season features a challenging mix of non‑conference and SEC opponents, including Miami, Houston, St. John's, Kentucky, Texas and Arkansas, promising a rigorous road to the NCAA tournament.

Jul 29, 2026

St. John’s Pursues New Assistant Coach Amid Roster Overhaul

The university is hiring an assistant coach linked to Rick Pitino, promoting Steve Masiello to dual coaching and general manager duties, and finalizing a roster that includes international veterans and a Baylor transfer.

Jul 29, 2026

Big East’s New Playbook: Money, Transfers, and Coaching Strategies

The Big East is charting a new course as it seeks to translate its recent tournament disappointments into a more competitive future, driven by increased NIL budgets, strategic portal moves, and high‑profile coaching initiatives.

Jul 28, 2026

Baylor Bears’ Surprising Rise Defies Early Power Rankings

CBS Sports analyst John Rothstein placed the Baylor Bears 10th in his Big 12 preseason rankings, a placement that has sparked criticism. Despite a lackluster 2025 campaign, the Bears have added key transfers and retained a core group of players, positioning them for a potential rebound.

Jul 24, 2026

Baylor Bears’ Power Ranking Controversy Sparks Big 12 Debate

Analyst John Rothstein's Big 12 Power Rankings placed Baylor at No. 10, sparking debate over offseason moves and future prospects.

Jul 24, 2026

Hungarian Forward Zsombor Maronka Bolsters St. John’s Roster

St. John’s has completed its offseason roster by adding Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka, a 6‑foot‑10 player with Bundesliga and EuroCup experience, to fill the void left by Donnie Freeman’s season‑ending injury.

Jul 24, 2026

St. John’s Basketball Eyes Elite Eight as Pitino Leads Revamped Roster

St. John’s University is gearing up for another deep postseason run, bolstered by a mix of seasoned holdovers and new global recruits under head coach Rick Pitino.

Jul 23, 2026

Reebok Revives Basketball Heritage with ‘We Rise’ Campaign

Reebok's new 'We Rise' campaign features rising basketball talents Darius Acuff Jr., Nate Ament and Lauren Betts, blending historic brand DNA with a fresh focus on the next generation.

Jul 10, 2026

Former Baylor Guard Tounde Yessoufou Commits to St. John’s, Eyes Big East Honor

After withdrawing from the NBA Draft, Tounde Yessoufou joins St. John's University, bringing defensive intensity and scoring potential that could position him as a leading candidate for Big East Player of the Year.

Jul 8, 2026

St. John’s Basketball Faces Setback After Freeman’s Injury

Following Donnie Freeman's torn Achilles, St. John's relies on international talent and emerging prospects to maintain competitiveness.

Jul 8, 2026

The 2026 Transfer Portal Superlatives: Who Moved, Who Stayed, and What It Means

From Ole Miss landing Australian guard Ben Henshall to Texas securing top offensive and defensive talents, the 2026 transfer portal has produced a wave of high‑profile moves that could redefine the power‑conference picture.

Jul 8, 2026

Iowa State Basketball Poised for Top‑25 Surge, Defense Leads Title Hopes

Analysts forecast Iowa State as a Top 25 program for the 2026‑27 season, driven by a sharp defensive scheme under T.J. Otzelberger and the emergence of key transfer talents.

Jul 4, 2026

St. John’s Faces Setback as Donnie Freeman Out for 2026‑27 Season

St. John's University announced that forward Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026‑27 campaign after rupturing his Achilles tendon, prompting a roster reshuffle and altering preseason forecasts for the Big East powerhouse.

Jul 1, 2026

Donnie Freeman’s Season‑Ending Injury Casts Doubts on St. John’s Title Hopes

St. John's will be without forward Donnie Freeman for the 2026‑27 campaign after a ruptured Achilles sustained during a workout, a setback that threatens their bid for a third consecutive conference championship.

Jul 1, 2026

Donnie Freeman’s Season‑Ending Achilles Injury Shakes St. John’s Title Hopes

St. John's University confirmed that forward Donnie Freeman will sit out the 2026‑27 campaign after rupturing his Achilles tendon in an offseason workout. The injury required surgery and raises questions about the team's prospects in the Big East and the NCAA tournament.

Jul 1, 2026