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10 things to know about Texas C Mohamed Bamba, including his Harlem roots to freakish wingspan

Here are 10 things to know about Texas C Mohamed Bamba.

The basics

Mohamed Bamba was born on May 12, 1998 in Harlem, N.Y. He later attended high school at Westtown School in West Chester, Pa. He averaged 12.9 points 10.4 rebounds for the Texas Longhorns during the 2017-18 regular season.

The wingspan

Bamba is listed at 6-foot-11, but has an incredible 7-foot-9 wingspan, making him one of the most intriguing prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. His length caused Texas' opponents fits this season. Here's a better look...

Harlem roots

Bamba was born in Harlem to in 1997.