Kansas center Flory Bidunga will reportedly withdraw from the 2026 NBA draft and transfer to play at Louisville for his junior year, according to Joe Tipton of On3.
Bidunga was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year this past season, averaging 13.3 points, nine rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.5 assists while shooting 64% from the field. He ranked fourth in the country in blocked shots (91) and 11th in field-goal percentage.
The 6-foot-9 forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the only Division I player to average more than 13 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game last season. He also registered 13 double-doubles, which ranked 23rd among all players.
Louisville signee Flory Bidunga has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft, source told @On3. https://t.co/Jz95wVRTDJ
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) May 26, 2026
Bidunga entered the transfer portal last month while declaring for the draft, maintaining his remaining college eligibility. He then committed to play for coach Pat Kelsey next season if he withdrew from the draft before the early entry deadline on Wednesday.
The recently turned 21-year-old was among the prospects who competed in the draft combine earlier this month, averaging nine points and 7.5 rebounds in two scrimmages. He also registered a 7-foot, 3 1/4-inch wingspan and the ninth-highest max vertical jump (40 1/2 inches).
Bidunga was considered a possible second-round pick, which likely factored into his decision to return to school. He will now join the Cardinals as one of the top transfer players and projects to be a significant addition to the roster next season.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: NBA rumors: Flory Bidunga to transfer to Louisville after draft news
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