Flory Bidunga Explained

Flory Bidunga
Team:Kansas Jayhawks
Number:40
Position:Center
League:Big 12 Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lb:220
Birth Date:20 May 2005
Birth Place:Democratic Republic of Congo
High School:Kokomo (Kokomo, Indiana)
College:Kansas (2024–present)
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Flory Bidunga is a Congolese college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Early life and high school career

Bidunga grew up in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] He enrolled, at age 15, at Kokomo High School in Kokomo, Indiana via the school's International Baccalaureate program at the recommendation of his parents prior to the beginning of his sophomore year[2] [3] Bidunga averaged 17.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 5.3 blocks per game during his first season at Kokomo.[4] As a junior, he was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year after averaging 20.2 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game.[5] During the season Bidunga tied an Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) record by making 32 consecutive field goals.[6] He also was a starter on Kokomo's varsity soccer team, joining the team during his senior year.[7] [8] Bidunga was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior basketball season.[9] He was named also named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year and Indiana Mr. Basketball after averaging 19.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.4 blocked shots, and 3.2 assists per contest.[10]

Recruiting

Bidunga is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services.[11] He was initially unranked, but rose to the top ten over a two month period after his sophomore year following his performance playing in the Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[12] [13] Bidunga committed to play college basketball at Kansas after considering offers from Auburn, Duke, and Michigan.[14] He signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Jayhawks on November 9, 2023, during the early signing period.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Congo native Flory Bidunga becoming a phenom in U.S.. Travis. Graf. Rivals.com. September 23, 2022. December 6, 2023.
  2. Web site: Bidunga's rapid rise has colleges pining for his power game. The Herald Bulletin. January 3, 2023. December 7, 2023.
  3. Web site: Flory Bidunga is a big man who's rising fast in the Class of 2024. Where will he land?. Seth. Davis. The Athletic. July 26, 2022. December 5, 2023.
  4. Web site: Self's Kansas Jayhawks sign basketball center Flory Bidunga. The Kansas City Star. November 9, 2023. December 5, 2023.
  5. Web site: Flory Bidunga, Kokomo's dominant big, named Indiana basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. Indianapolis Star. March 15, 2023. December 5, 2023.
  6. Web site: He can't miss! Flory Bidunga ties IHSAA basketball record with 32 straight field goals made. Kyle. Neddenriep. Indianapolis Star. January 9, 2023. December 7, 2023.
  7. Web site: BOYS SOCCER: Bidunga enjoying chance to play soccer again. Kokomo Tribune. September 2, 2023. December 5, 2023.
  8. Web site: Future Kansas Jayhawks basketball player Flory Bidunga played soccer as youngster. The Kansas City Star. August 13, 2023. December 7, 2023.
  9. Web site: Incoming Kansas big man Flory Bidunga fares well in McDonald’s scrimmage Sunday. The Kansas City Star. April 1, 2024. April 10, 2024.
  10. Web site: Flory Bidunga of Kokomo is voted 2024 Indiana Mr. Basketball. Indianapolis Star. April 23, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  11. Web site: Indiana basketball recruiting: Kokomo's Flory Bidunga down to 4 schools. Indianapolis Star. July 17, 2023. December 6, 2023.
  12. Web site: Florida a top option for five-star 2024 hoops center Flory Bidunga. Jacob. Rudner. 247Sports.com. September 23, 2023. December 7, 2023.
  13. Web site: Kentucky interested in rising international recruit Flory Bidunga. Tristan. Pharis. ASeaOfBlue.com. SB Nation. July 6, 2022. December 7, 2023.
  14. Web site: Flory Bidunga, top-ranked center in 2024, commits to Kansas. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. August 12, 2023. December 2, 2023.
  15. Web site: Self's Kansas Jayhawks sign basketball center Flory Bidunga. The Wichita Eagle. November 9, 2023. December 7, 2023.

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