Tounde Yessoufou, who has picked up a UA offer, is among the rising stars the Wildcats are focusing on.
Bruce Pascoe When he moved from Benin two years ago to begin high school and elevate his basketball skills in the United States, Tounde Yessoufou picked the California central coastal town of Santa Maria because a couple of friends were there.
People are also reading… “We've already talked about how I can fit in this program and they have some amazing coaches and some good international students like me, so I'm pretty excited to look forward,” Yessoufou said. “I hear that an amazing coach.” “My game is awfully hard, attacking the rim, being able to create my own shot — and making free throws,” Yessoufou said.
Holmes said he’s already hearing of interest from UA, ASU, UCLA and Kentucky, among others and that visiting the Wildcats is"one of my goals."The son of Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, Elijah has continued to make a name for himself along with Holmes and fellow 2026 standout Brandon McCoy of Los Angeles on Arizona Unity U16.
Saying he roots for the Suns like a normal fan, Elijah said he’s benefited from his father’s knowledge and being so close to the NBA.
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