The man in the middle helping to lead a talented Local Legends 16U group on Puma’s NXT platform, Tahirou shows signs of real promise that could lead to an upward bump in the next update of the rankings. Standing close to 7-feet and still very new to the game (and the U.S., having recently come over from Niger), he moves with the type of pop and fluidity that point to significant upside if things continue coming together. Tahirou plays with a consistent motor while constantly staying in pursuit of rebounds and blocks. Offensively he’s an active finisher around the rim but shows enticing flashes of comfort stretching the floor as a shooter and ballhandler out to the perimeter. It’s still early in his development but Tahirou showed he’s continuing to take sufficient steps forward to be on D1 radars by this time next year.

A frontcourt prospect with as much upside potential as almost anyone in the 2028 class, Tahirou impressed with Local Legends this spring. He has high level size, good mobility and impressive offensive skill and touch. He averaged a double-double for Amelia Academy this season, so there are signs of consistent production. Tahirou is a prospect to watch in the 2028 recruiting class.