Kassoum Yakwe, a four-star power forward in the 2016 class, has committed to St. John’s, according to multiple reports. Yakwe will reclassify to 2015 and be eligible to play this season, according to ESPN.
The 6-foot-8, 205-pound prospect out of Centereach, New York, is ranked the No. 28 player at his position and the No. 117 player overall in the 2016 class by 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings.
He chose St. John’s over Oregon, among other programs.
“>August 23, 2015
“>August 23, 2015
This is a big get for St. John’s, which could be an NCAA Tournament team in 2015-16.