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Aly Tounkara Signs with Arkansas State Men’s Basketball

JONESBORO, Ark. (5/8/25) – Arkansas State men's basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Thursday the signing of transfer Aly Tounkara to the 2025-26 roster.

The 7-foot Tounkara, a native of Conakry, Guinea, joins the Red Wolves after spending his freshman season at Lindenwood. With the Lions, Tounkara appeared in 29 games (six starts), averaging 3.5 points and 4.7 rebounds across 15 minutes per game, and shot 60.3 percent from the field. He ranked second on the team in blocked shots, swatting away 26.

"Aly is a 7-foot defensive presence, shot blocker, rim protector, and lob threat," Pannone said.