Mo Bamba is the projected No 5 pick per @DraftExpresspic.twitter.com/FHIpSbd8Pf
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 20, 2018
During his freshman season, Bamba earned a spot on the John R. Wooden Award National Ballot (final 15 candidates). Bamba also earned recognition on the All-Big 12 Conference Second Team, the Big 12 All-Defensive Team and the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team.
Bamba, who played in 30 games (29 starts), led the Big 12 Conference in double-doubles (15), rebounding (10.5 rpg) and blocked shots (111, 3.70 bpg). He also ranked second on the team in scoring (12.9 ppg) and fourth in minutes (30.2 mpg) while converting 54.1-percent (146-270) from the field and 68.1-percent (81-119) from the free throw line.Bamba reached double figures in scoring 23 times and reached double figures in rebounds 19 times. He topped the 20-point mark four times this year.
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