Pros:

• monster athlete and physical threat

• elite steal generator and fast break threat

• uses physicality extremely well to create seperation and get to his spots; elite closeout attacker due to this

• great point of attack defender

• active cutter

• elite offensive rebounding/hustle

Cons:

• questionable off-ball defensive motor

• relatively weak handle

• clearly not a floor spacer from beyond the arc

C: fringe all-star

F: doesn't survive rookie contract

Super-athlete who has the potential to be a top 5 pick. A strong frame, high motor, and slashing ability give him the potential to be a 3-level scorer at the NBA level, as long as his jumper develops.

NBA Comp: Oladipo, Lu Dort

better drake powell

i buy the future of the shot but its not there yet

great hounding defender

great transition athlete and finisher

comp aaron gordon?

Defensive stopper

(Lu Dort)

• Athlete, active defender, play finisher

• Shot creation, 3pt consistency

Strong, powerful guard/wing. Not a ball handler, much more of an off-ball threat, with good cutting. When creating for himself, he likes to get into the mid-range. Attacks the offensive boards for easy putbacks. Very active, disruptive defender, gets his hands on the ball and is looking to make plays. Fast break threat. Jumpshot needs some refinement and the 3pt shot needs to show consistency. You’d want him to develop his passing to become a connector as peak upside.

Year: Freshman

2025–26 Season Stats: 12 G, 19.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.2 apg, 51% FG, 31% 3P

Yessoufou is a very physically gifted wing with great scoring ability and defensive upside. Yessoufou was a five-star recruit out of high school, and he has lived up to that prestige so far in his freshman year at Baylor. He is a very powerful and efficient scorer inside the arc, and he is relentless in driving to the rim. Has one of the best motors in the class, and really shows it on the defensive boards and on the defensive side of the basketball. His defensive versatility is a big plus as well, with the ability to guard 2–4 great, and switch onto 1s and 5s with not much hassle. Some of the bigger concerns with his game, however, come from outside the arc. He is a very inconsistent outside shooter who has shown flashes of hitting tough shots on the perimeter, but really can also go cold sometimes as well. Also, when driving to the rim and creating for himself off the dribble, he tends to lean on his physical superiority and frame, and he will have to develop his skills as a creator more in the league. Tounde can also tend to have a bit of a reckless shot selection at times, and needs to improve that, along with some of his passing skills.

Early Player Comp: OG Anunoby

Best Team Fits: Hornets, Pacers, Trail Blazers