So, it’s official—or at least as official as these things get before the ink hits the paper. Flory Bidunga, arguably one of the most talented bigs to hit the transfer portal this cycle, has reportedly landed at Louisville. Multiple outlets, including the ones we track here at Misryoum, are pointing to the Cardinals as his next stop. Honestly, it’s a massive get for their program, though you have to wonder if the smell of freshly waxed court and desperation in a new locker room is really what he’s looking for right now.
His team—meaning his guardian and agents—went totally quiet when we reached out. Which, you know, is pretty standard. After a stellar run in Lawrence that earned him a first-team All-Big 12 nod, the kid was always going to be the belle of the ball. He even toyed with the portal after his freshman year, though he walked back to Kansas that time. This time? Looks like the bridge is well and truly burned. Or maybe not burnt, just… moved past.
He put up some serious numbers last year, averaging 13.3 points and 9 boards, plus those 2.6 blocks that made him the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. It’s hard to ignore that kind of production. He’s looking at the NBA Draft, too. Actually, I should clarify—he’s testing the waters. Scouts are all over him because of that defensive versatility, though there’s a lot of chatter about his offensive ceiling. A small-ball center, they call him. A potential late second-round pick.
Which brings us to the money question. Is he better off taking NIL cash at Louisville or chasing a dream in the G-League on a non-guaranteed deal? It’s a gamble, but staying in college for one more go-round usually pays better than a 50th-pick salary. Plus, the transition to Louisville gives him a chance to be the centerpiece of something new.
For Kansas, the whole frontcourt situation feels a bit like a house of cards falling. Bryson Tiller is already looking at Missouri, and honestly, who knows what’s going on with Paul Mbiya. The roster is changing, shifting—it’s just a lot of movement all at once.
Anyway, the Jayhawks are clearly heading into a rebuild of sorts in the paint. Maybe they have a plan we haven’t seen yet, or maybe they’re just waiting for the dust to settle on this chaotic offseason. Either way, Bidunga is Louisville-bound.