ORLANDO – Most agree that Bamba’s top overall strength is his ability to protect the rim. A 7-foot-10 wingspan, outstanding defensive instincts and good mobility are a few reasons why the 20-year-old from Harlem, New York averaged the second most blocked shots in all of college basketball this past season.
Even more impressive, though, was the fact that Bamba averaged more blocks (3.7) than fouls (2.5) in his one-and-done year at Texas.
To give you a better perspective of just how extraordinary this ratio is, here’s a look at what Bamba’s closest competitors from the 2018 draft class averaged in these two categories in college:
| Player | Blocks Per Game | Fouls Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Ayton | 1. |