This past season was when Adama Bal was expected to take a big leap with Arizona, but a combination of a drop in production during nonconference play and a shortened bench in Pac-12 play kept that from happening.
He and Santa Clara are hoping that jump will happen next season. Bal has committed to play for the Broncos in 2023-24, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
The 6-foot-7 Bal was Tommy Lloyd’s first prep recruit at Arizona, coming to Tucson from France. He appeared in 23 games as a freshman, his most notable contribution coming in the Pac-12 Tournament final against UCLA when he hit two 3-pointers as Kerr Kriisa was out with an ankle injury and Justin Kier dealt with foul trouble.