Up to about 10 years ago, Baylor Bears freshman wing Tounde Yessoufou would be a shoo-in as a top-five pick. That may not be the case in 2026, and not simply because the top three prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft are all but set in stone. Due to the league’s growing emphasis on the 3-ball and ball-movement, Yessoufou’s throwback game doesn’t have the appeal it otherwise would have had. However, with a skill set reminiscent of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, he looks like he’ll be one of the draft’s most impactful players.
2026 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor
After graduating from St. Joseph High School as California’s all-time leading scorer, Yessoufou kept his foot on the gas in Texas.