Tounde Yessoufou passes on UCLA, pens $7 million deal with St. John's
Tounde Yessoufou has decided to join St. John's instead of UCLA, signing a deal worth approximately $7 million. The UCLA Bruins were in pursuit of Yessoufou, who averaged 17.8 points per game last season. This decision leaves UCLA searching for a key offensive player as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- ▪Tounde Yessoufou has committed to St. John's, passing on UCLA.
- ▪Yessoufou's deal with St. John's is reportedly worth around $7 million.
- ▪UCLA was unable to match the financial offer made by St. John's.
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