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Mizzou's recruiting surge continues with De Smet's Yaya Keita

De Smet's Yaya Keita looks to pass during the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Tournament final boys basketball game against Mehlville on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. Randy Kemp | Special to

The Missouri basketball team's commitment surge continues - this time with a local flavor. The Tigers landed their biggest pledge for the 2021 class on Wednesday when De Smet High School center Yaya Keita announced his commitment on social media.

"It's been great experience for me since day one of my recruiting process as I can commit to only one school," he posted on Twitter.