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Tounde Yessoufou projected as first-round pick in 2027 NBA mock draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Tounde Yessoufou projected as first-round pick in 2027 NBA mock draft
Summary

Tounde Yessoufou, a five-star transfer from Baylor, is projected to be selected 27th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2027 NBA draft. Currently enrolled at St. John's, Yessoufou withdrew from the 2026 NBA draft to refine his skills after an impressive freshman season. He averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game at Baylor. His return to college basketball aims to improve his three-point shooting consistency and elevate his draft stock ahead of a weaker class next year. If selected, he would follow Zuby Ejiofor as the second first-round pick during Rick Pitino's tenure with the Red Storm.

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By the Numbers
  • •Yessoufou played at Baylor before transferring to St. John's.
  • •He averaged 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds last season.
  • •Mock draft projects him to the Boston Celtics at 27th overall.
  • •Returning to college to improve three-point shooting consistency.
  • •Would be second first-round pick in Pitino's tenure.
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  • 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — St. John’s basketball newcomer Tounde Yessoufou listed as first-round pick in recent 2027 NBA mock draft
What they're saying
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The five-star Baylor transfer is on track to become the next Red Storm star taken in the first round.

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