Overview
- Louisville, which Jeff Goodman reported Wednesday will host Bidunga with Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad on an official visit Friday, seeks immediate frontcourt help.
- Bidunga, who entered the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday as the 15‑day window opened, remains uncommitted with schools racing to make pitches before April 21.
- The 6‑10 sophomore averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks for Kansas, earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and led the league in blocks and field‑goal percentage at 64 percent.
- Recruiting outlets describe a crowded field, with On3 pointing to Michigan and Duke as early pursuers, 247Sports flagging BYU and St. John’s to monitor, and a Crystal Ball prediction pointing to Texas Tech.
- He has also declared for the 2026 NBA Draft to gather feedback, and his choice is expected to factor in NIL offers and programs’ frontcourt vacancies during this fast‑moving cycle.