Abdou Toure signs with Rod Wave's Mainstay Sports Agency
The Arkansas true freshman joined the rapper's firm after being scouted through his AAU program, following a Wednesday announcement.
By James Foster ·
Abdou Toure, a true freshman guard at the University of Arkansas, officially signed with Mainstay Sports Agency on Wednesday. The sports management firm is owned by Rodarius Macell Green, known professionally as Rod Wave. Sources told ESPN that the signing was exclusive news to the network before the public announcement.
Green stated that his team at Mainstay Sports identified Toure and prompted him to review the player's high school highlight tapes. Green was impressed by what he saw and contacted the prospect directly. He described Toure as both a superstar talent and a person, emphasizing the mutual trust between them. Green noted that he takes the relationship seriously and views it as an honor.
Toure, a 6-foot-3 forward from Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, exited the SCNext 100 class of 2026 rankings at No. 16. He was also ranked as the No. 6 small forward in the nation. The connection between the two began through Toure's high school AAU program, BABC (MA), where he averaged 15.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game during his final summer season.
Toure described the decision to join the agency as a no-brainer. He cited Green's honesty from their first interaction as a key factor. Toure also valued Green's understanding of family and trust, which he considers essential for his growth and learning process. The guard committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks in October 2025, drawing him to Fayetteville due to head coach John Calipari's history.
Green said he sees a similar temperament in Toure, noting that the player leads by example without being loud. Green compared this to his own preference for letting results speak rather than seeking the spotlight. On the court, Green described Toure as intense and confident, stating that the player is not afraid to make big plays when the moment arrives.
The Arkansas Razorbacks will open their regular season schedule against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will air on SEC Network+.
