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Boys Basketball - Indiana

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Flory Bidunga

Center
KOKOMO HS
KOKOMO, INDIANA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

19.8

Average Points (per game)

13.5

Average Rebounds (per game)

1.6

Average Assists (per game)

1.2

Average Steals (per game)
“One of the most physically imposing players in the entire country, Bidunga dominates the game with defense, finishing ability, rebounding and shot-blocking. Over the course of his career, he’s improved his footwork and scoring skills. He runs the court with effort, moves well to defend ball screens and has shown himself to be an elite lob-catcher because of his frame and explosiveness. He’s special because he makes energy and hustle plays on a consistent basis.”
Paul Biancardi
National Recruiting Director for ESPN
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-10, 215-pound junior center had led the Wildkats to a 21-4 record and a berth in the Class 4A regional semifinals. Bidunga averaged 19.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game, connecting on a remarkable 82.2 percent of his field goal attempts (208-of-253) through 25 games. A member of the 2022 Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclass All-State Supreme 15 squad, he’s ranked as the nation’s No. 4 recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.com.

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Academic Achievement

Bidunga has maintained a 3.41 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Bidunga has volunteered locally on behalf of the Haitian Environmental Support Program. He has also donated his time as a youth basketball coach.