I remember when we signed Julian. He didn’t even have a recruiting page on 247. Think rivals was the only one who had anything on him and now he’s one of the best Johnnie’s to ever play in the NBA
Grinded and found success. The St. John’s way. So proud of him
#sjubb
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
Super excited for the addition of Tounde. We will add one more scholarship player in the next 24 hours and are roster will be complete. Couldn’t be more fired up for this upcoming season!
Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou -- a potential first-round pick -- has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA draft and committed to St. John's Red Storm men's basketball program to play for Rick Pitino, his agency THE TEAM tells ESPN.
Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou -- a potential first-round pick -- has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA draft and committed to St. John's Red Storm men's basketball program to play for Rick Pitino, his agency THE TEAM tells ESPN.
Knicks have the city going nuts right now.
Every bar playing the game. All
packed. People outside walking trying to figure out what’s going on.
Insane energy.
This HAS to be the year