Kansas Jayhawks Enter New Era with Flory Bidunga Returning for Sophomore Season
Following a disappointing first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament at the hands of the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Kansas Jayhawks are preparing to turn the page. Despite starting the season ranked No. 1 in the country, Kansas’ early departure brought an end to the college careers of key players like Hunter Dickinson and KJ Adams, both of whom have exhausted their NCAA eligibility.
As head coach Bill Self begins to rebuild, he was initially faced with the prospect of losing five-star freshman Flory Bidunga to the transfer portal. However, in a positive turn of events, Bidunga has withdrawn his name from the portal and will return to Lawrence for his sophomore season, as confirmed by the NCAA’s official March Madness social media account.
Bidunga, one of the top recruits in the 2024 class, was ranked the No. 4 center and No. 17 overall player by 247Sports. He chose Kansas over elite programs like Duke and Auburn. In his freshman campaign, he contributed 5.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, showing promise on both ends of the floor.
Now, with Bidunga back in the fold, Self retains one of his most dynamic two-way players as the Jayhawks look to regroup and reload for the 2025 season.
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