Kansas Star Flory Bidunga to Test NBA Draft, Enter Transfer Portal
Kansas basketball player Flory Bidunga will declare for the NBA Draft while keeping his college eligibility and enter the transfer portal. The sophomore forward is projected as a second-round draft pick and would become the top player available among over 800 transfers.
Kansas sophomore Flory Bidunga plans to test his NBA Draft potential while keeping his options open to return to college basketball, sources told ESPN Thursday.
Bidunga also intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, giving him the chance to play for a different school if he decides against turning professional. The 6-foot-9 forward is currently projected as a second-round NBA draft pick.
With more than 800 players already in the transfer portal, Bidunga would immediately become the highest-rated available player. This gives him significant leverage in choosing his next destination if he opts to stay in college.
The transfer portal has transformed college basketball by allowing players to switch schools more easily. Combined with draft testing rules that let players keep their college eligibility, athletes now have more control over their careers than ever before.
Bidunga played a key role for Kansas during his sophomore season, helping the Jayhawks compete in the competitive Big 12 conference.
Bidunga's move shows how college basketball's transfer rules let star players shop around for better opportunities. His departure could shake up the sport as hundreds of teams compete for the most talented available player.
Bidunga must decide by the NBA Draft deadline whether to stay in or return to college basketball for another season.
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