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4 DAYS AGO • JCONLINE.COM

Back to the bench Bidunga is not listed amongst KU's starting five ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Bidunga will retreat to the bench after starting against BYU with Rylan Griffen reclaiming his starting spot. The 6-foot-9 freshman has come into his own late in the season for the Jayhawks, averaging 7.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.9 blocks on 22 minutes per game across KU's last 10 outings.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bidunga is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against BYU.

Impact Bidunga will start after coming off the bench during the previous four matchups. The freshman forward has totaled 18 points and 14 rebounds across his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

No longer in starting five Bidunga won't start against Iowa State on Monday, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Bidunga had played well as a starter, averaging 9.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Still, he'll be subbed out of the starting five in a big game against the Cyclones. Him and Shakeel Moore have been subbed out of the first five for KJ Adams and Rylan Griffen.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving in starting role Bidunga amassed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 91-87 win over UCF.

Impact Bidunga started his fourth-straight game despite the return of KJ Adams, playing 29 minutes and recording his second double-double in three games. The highly-touted freshman big man collected five of his 11 rebounds on the offensive end while also adding five blocks and two steals. Bidunga has recorded three of his five double-digit scoring totals and two of his three double-figure rebounding totals during this recent four-game stretch in the starting lineup. During those four games, he's averaging 11.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.5 blocks across 28.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way for Jayhawks Bidunga produced 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 92-86 2OT loss to Houston.

Impact Bidunga paced the Jayhawks with 19 points but fouled out early in the second OT as Kansas fell at home to Houston. The point total represents a new career high for the talented freshman, who was starting his third-consecutive game in place of the injured KJ Adams (shoulder). Bidunga shot 7-for-10 from the floor and added seven boards, including three on the offensive end. As it stands right now, Bidunga is set to receive at least one more start before Adams' projected return to the lineup on Feb. 1.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first double-double Bidunga chipped in 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 74-61 win over TCU.

Impact Bidunga earned his second-straight start, posting his first career double-double while adding four rejections during Wednesday's win. The freshman forward has contributed 16 points, 19 rebounds and five blocked shots across his two starts.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nine rebounds in start Bidunga ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Saturday's 84-74 win over Kansas State.

Impact It was the first start of the season for Bidunga, who remains unpolished offensively and a foul-trouble risk, but still offers steady contributions on the glass and in terms of rim protection. With KJ Adams (shoulder) set to miss Wednesday's matchup at TCU, another start could very well be in the cards for the 6-9 freshman.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start for Adams Bidunga will start for KJ Adams (shoulder) against Kansas State, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Bidunga will get his first career start in the absence of Adams against the Wildcats. The 6-foot-9 freshman averages 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds across 13.3 minutes this season. He's shooting a highly efficient 80.7 percent from the field as well. He figures to start in Adams' place so long as the forward is out.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates defensively Bidunga accumulated 12 points (6-8 FG), five rebounds, one assist and six blocks across 21 minutes during Sunday's 99-48 win over UCF.

Impact Bidunga played a season-high 21 minutes during Sunday's lopsided win, smashing a previous career high by rejecting six shots. The freshman also added 12 points, the first time he's reached double figures since the opening game of the season. Bidunga has averaged 13.2 minutes per game thus far this season but has seen an uptick over the last three, averaging 17.3 minutes while contributing 9.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks during that three-game stretch.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact in limited minutes Bidunga registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 11 minutes during Friday's 92-89 win over North Carolina.

Impact Bidunga saw only 11 minutes Friday but still managed to contribute eight points and eight boards in his first action against a stiff power-conference opponent. The highly-touted freshman has made an impact already for the top-ranked Jayhawks, making nine of 10 shots while collecting 16 rebounds through two games. It was always going to be a long shot for Bidunga to receive significant court time thanks to the depth and talent of the Jayhawks but more performances like this will likely elevate Bidunga into a greater role even without the aid of alternative circumstances such as an injury to free open some extra time in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats four shots in exhibition Bidunga tallied 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, four blocks and three assists in Tuesday's exhibition win over Washburn.

Impact The freshman has been asked to start at center in both of the team's exhibition games with Hunter Dickinson nursing a foot injury. It is certainly good reps for the young big man in case Dickinson is ever forced to miss time during the season. Bidunga's offensive game is limited at this point, but he's an elite rim protector and lob finisher. Kansas will begin the regular season on Monday against Howard.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE