Rod Wave Snaps Up Arkansas Guard Abdou Toure For Mainstay Sports
The 16th-ranked recruit joins the rapper's new agency after being scouted through his AAU program.
By Isaac Medina ·
Arkansas true freshman Abdou Toure signed with Mainstay Sports Agency on Wednesday, joining the roster of rapper Rod Wave. The move places the 16th-ranked prospect from the SCNext 100 class of 2026 under the management of Rodarius Macell Green, who launched the agency recently.
Green told ESPN that his team at Mainstay Sports identified Toure. The rapper reviewed the guard's high school highlights and reached out immediately after seeing the tape. Green described Toure as a "superstar talent" and a "superstar person" in a statement. He cited the mutual trust between them and his appreciation for Toure's family as key factors in the decision.
Toure, a former standout at Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, connected with Green through his high school AAU program, BABC (MA). In his final summer season with the club, Toure averaged 15.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. The freshman said the decision to sign with the artist, known for the song "Great Gatsby," was a "no-brainer."
"He was honest from Day 1 with me," Toure said. "He also understood the family and trust part, which is extremely important to me and wanting to grow and learn things from each other."
Green noted a personal parallel between himself and the young player. He said Toure leads by example without being loud, a trait Green valued in his own career. Green added that Toure is a "dog" on the court, knowing when to make the big play. "He's a highlight reel," Green said.
Toure committed to the University of Arkansas in October 2025, citing head coach John Calipari's history as a primary draw. The Razorbacks will begin their regular season campaign against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.
