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Former Kokomo Star Flory Bidunga Reportedly to Enter Transfer Portal, Explore NBA Draft
The sophomore averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds while weighing a return to Kansas after testing pro interest.
- On Thursday, Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga announced his intent to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft while entering the NCAA transfer portal, maintaining his college eligibility.
- The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year capped his breakout sophomore season averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and a conference-high 2.6 blocks per game for Kansas.
- Standing 6-foot-10 and 235 pounds, Bidunga led the Big 12 in field goal percentage, hitting 64% of his shots, and finished third in rebounding.
- ESPN analysts project the sophomore as a late first-round or early second-round NBA Draft pick and the top player among more than 800 currently in the transfer portal.
- Although Bidunga withdrew from the portal last offseason to remain with the Jayhawks, returning a second time is considered unlikely without significant roster changes.
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Kansas star Flory Bidunga declares for NBA draft with college eligibility caveat
Bidunga, who just finished his sophomore season with the Jayhawks, intends to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft, while maintaining his college eligibility, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Thursday.
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
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C 44%
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