Baylor Star Drops in Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Tounde Yessoufou falls out of first round projection as Baylor prepares for postseason tournament

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:04am

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Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou has seen his NBA draft stock slip in recent projections, now falling out of the first round in the latest 2026 mock draft. Meanwhile, teammate Cameron Carr remains a projected first-round pick, though his future is still uncertain as Baylor heads to the postseason.

Why it matters

Baylor's success in the postseason could impact the draft decisions of Carr and Yessoufou, who have both been projected as potential first-round picks. The Bears are hoping strong tournament performances will boost their players' draft stock and entice them to return to Waco for another season.

The details

Yessoufou, once considered a likely first-round pick, has seen his stock drop in recent mock drafts and is no longer projected to be selected in the opening round. Carr, on the other hand, is still viewed as a potential first-round pick, with the latest projections having him going 22nd overall to the Detroit Pistons. However, Baylor coach Scott Drew acknowledged that both players will have to weigh their options after the season before deciding whether to enter the NBA draft.

  • Baylor will play in The Crown Tournament on Wednesday, March 28, 2026.
  • Coach Scott Drew met with the media on Friday, March 26, 2026 to discuss Carr and Yessoufou's draft decisions.

The players

Tounde Yessoufou

A Baylor forward who was previously projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but has seen his stock slip in recent mock drafts.

Cameron Carr

A Baylor guard who is still projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, with the latest projections having him going 22nd overall to the Detroit Pistons.

Scott Drew

The head coach of the Baylor men's basketball team, who discussed Carr and Yessoufou's draft decisions with the media.

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What they’re saying

“So, what's great is as long as you're playing, now you control your destiny instead of someone else, how they play. So, there's a lot of people in the draft that are still playing in different tournaments. And with us, obviously, if you win, probably leaves a better taste in other people's eyes and mouth and opinion of our team and their players.”

— Scott Drew, Head Coach, Baylor Men's Basketball

What’s next

Baylor will play in The Crown Tournament on Wednesday, March 28, 2026, where strong performances from Carr and Yessoufou could help boost their draft stock. After the season, the players will have to decide whether to enter the 2026 NBA Draft or return to Baylor for another year.

The takeaway

Baylor's postseason performance could be crucial in determining the future of its two NBA draft prospects, Tounde Yessoufou and Cameron Carr. While Carr remains a projected first-round pick, Yessoufou's stock has slipped, making his decision to turn pro or stay in school a more complex one.