@ajbauer8 Nope, that’s called focus. That’s somebody who knows the job isn’t finished. You’re looking in the eyes of a straight killer. you’re fucking cooked.
First and foremost, I want to thank God for always giving me the strength, courage, and faith to persevere through every challenge and moment of adversity. I also want to thank my family for standing by my side through thick and thin, especially throughout this process and this important decision.
I usually don’t speak publicly about things like this, but I feel it’s important to address a few things. Ever since I was a kid, my dream has always been to play in the NBA, and that dream has never changed. At the same time, I’ve always believed in myself and have always been self-aware enough to understand what I need to do to put myself in the best position to succeed.
I’ve seen and heard the rumors and speculation surrounding my decision. The truth is, none of that affects me. My entire life, I’ve been criticized, doubted, and questioned, and I’ve learned to stay focused on what matters.
I want to make one thing very clear: my decision to attend St. John’s has nothing to do with money. My decision was based on basketball, development, and winning.
I love what Coach Rick Pitino has built at St. John’s. His experience, leadership, and résumé speak for themselves, but what stood out most to me was the belief he has in his players, his relentless work ethic, and his ability to help good players become great players while also helping them grow as men.
At every level I’ve played, my goal has always been to compete for championships. I made this decision based on where I believe I can best develop as a player, grow as a leader, and put myself in the strongest position to achieve my ultimate goals.
This was a basketball decision. This was a development decision. This was a winning decision.
That’s the truth.
#redstorm
Just spoke to Tounde Yessoufou.
A few notes:
- Called it a "no-brainer" to pick St. John's when he decided to pull out of the draft.
-- During NBA Combine, he got to meet Zuby Ejiofor, DIllon Mitchell and Bryce Hopkins. All lobbied for him to go to St. John's if he opted not to go to the NBA. Yessoufou could tell how much they enjoyed their time in Queens.
-- UCLA, Louisville and Kentucky were Yessoufou's other suitors.
-- Yessoufou said he decided not to go to NBA because he wanted to set himself up for success there, and didn't think he was completely ready.
#sjubb
Let’s quickly compare the 2026 St John’s Roster to the new 2027 roster…
PG: Ellis > Jackson (AS A PG)
SG: Jackson > Sellers
SF: Tounde > Hopkins
PF: Freeman = Mitchell ( in some aspects )
C: Prey < Zuby
This 26-27 roster is a SERIOUS contender right now. Feel free to comment #SJUBB
Good morning to all the Johnnie fans walking up to great news this morning ⛅️
Welcome to St. John’s, Tounde Yessoufou. ✍🏼🤝🗽
#SJUBB https://t.co/IFsnWYsnnp
So fucking deserved. I speak for all of Timberwolves nation when I say we are all Knicks fans for the finals.
GO GET THAT RING BIG FELLA!! 🫡 @KarlTowns
"I said it 2 years ago
I stand by it
There's no air to be cleared
I said what I said"
–– Becky Hammon on saying Jalen Brunson's not a "1A dude" because he's "too small" and therefore "not winning"
Quits college
Goes home
Trains
No games
For year.
Enters draft
To Knicks in 2nd
1st year 17-65
2nd 21-45.
New roster
New coach
New front office.
Multiple agents
Multiple surgeries.
Gets healthy.
Now Year 8
Longest serving Knick
Mitchell Robinson
Is in the Finals