Former Kentucky recruit Tounde Yessoufou enters transfer portal, but another school has early buzz
Tounde Yessoufou adds his name to the portal just before the deadline.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: Tounde Yessoufou #24 of the Baylor Bears reacts to a call in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a first round game of the College Basketball Crown tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 01, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bears defeated the Gophers 67-48. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Tounde Yessoufou has officially entered the transfer portal, doing so late Tuesday night just before the 11:59 p.
m. deadline, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The move comes after weeks of speculation surrounding the standout guard’s future.
Earlier this month, on April 10, Yessoufou announced he would test the NBA Draft waters, with many believing that he could be a one-and-done prospect after a strong freshman campaign with Baylor. However, his decision to also enter the portal gives him added flexibility as he evaluates his next step. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound guard put together an impressive season, averaging 17.
8 points, 5. 9 rebounds, and 1. 6 assists per game while shooting 46.