Tounde Yessoufou enters transfer portal after St. John’s NIL payment
SB Nation • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated May 28, 2026

Tounde Yessoufou has opted to enter the transfer portal instead of pursuing the NBA Draft. The decision follows a reportedly substantial NIL payment associated with St. John's basketball program. As college basketball continues to see a rise in NIL deals, Yessoufou's choice reflects ongoing trends impacting player movement and recruitment. His next destination remains uncertain as he explores options in the transfer market.
- •Tounde Yessoufou has chosen to enter the transfer portal
- •He will not pursue the NBA Draft this year
- •St. John's basketball program is experiencing significant NIL activity
- •The decision impacts both Yessoufou and the St. John's roster
- •Yessoufou's next steps in the transfer portal are yet to be announced
- 7:49 PMSB Nation — St. John’s massive NIL payment revealed after Tounde Yessoufou chooses transfer portal over NBA Draft - SB Nation
"The money in men’s college basketball is stunning right now.
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