(Flory Bidunga pictured as a sophomore at Kokomo High School)

 

2024 Kokomo High School and Indiana Elite center Flory Bidunga committed to the University of Kansas at the UA Next Elite 24 event in Atlanta.

 

His final four schools were Duke, Auburn, Michigan, and the Jayhawks.

 

Bidunga dominated at the high school and grassroots levels since coming over from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to begin his sophomore year. He helped Kokomo reach the 4A semi-state as a sophomore before losing to Chesterton in a nail-biter. Last year, he pushed the WildKats to the 4A title game but lost to the undefeated Ben Davis Giants.

 

Bidunga averaged 20.3 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game as a junior at Kokomo. His athleticism and effort stand out within seconds of watching Bidunga, leading to consistent production. He runs the floor as hard as anyone in high school basketball.

 

His skill level and feel for the game improved over the last two years, but most of Bidunga's production still comes around the rim. He pops off the floor as fast as anyone at any level, and most high school opponents have no chance against him.

 

As a junior, he shot a ridiculous 81 percent from the field. That number shows the dominance of Bidunga around and above the rim.

In 56 career high school games, Bidunga tallied 1,059 points, 759 rebounds, and 274 blocks. Those are incredible numbers.

 

Bidunga will give the WildKats a chance to get deep in the 4A state tournament again this year, although Kokomo lost a lot of production from last year. He will have to do more than ever, but Bidunga is up for the challenge.