Indiana Mr. Basketball Flory Bidunga Transfers to Louisville with Jackson Shelstad
Indiana Mr. Basketball commits as package deal to closer-to-home school. What we know
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Flory Bidunga, the 2024 Indiana Mr. Basketball and former Kansas player, has committed to transfer to the University of Louisville alongside Jackson Shelstad, a former Oregon guard. This move comes after Bidunga's impressive performance at Kansas, where he averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds last season.
- 01Flory Bidunga averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game last season at Kansas.
- 02Bidunga was named the Big 12 defensive player of the year and was a finalist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar award.
- 03Jackson Shelstad, who averaged 13.6 points per game in his career at Oregon, also transfers to Louisville.
- 04Shelstad missed a significant portion of last season due to injury but has shown potential as a scorer.
- 05Both players visited Louisville together, indicating a strong connection with the program.
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Flory Bidunga, the 2024 Indiana Mr. Basketball and standout player from Kokomo, has decided to transfer to the University of Louisville after two seasons at Kansas. During his time at Kansas, Bidunga made a significant impact, averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game last season while shooting 63% from the field. He was recognized as the Big 12 defensive player of the year and was among the finalists for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar center of the year award. Joining him in this transfer is Jackson Shelstad, a former Oregon guard who has faced challenges with injuries but has a career average of 13.6 points per game. The duo's commitment to Louisville under coach Pat Kelsey is expected to enhance the Cardinals' roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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The transfer of Bidunga and Shelstad to Louisville could significantly strengthen the basketball program, attracting more fans and enhancing local interest in the team.
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