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Gracias to BroncoZag for the assist. It is all true, except the Visa issue isn't 100% a done thing yet, but it will be in due time.
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After spending one-year at a British Columbia University due to student visa issues, Bol Kong's dream to play in the US college system has finally materialized. He recently verballed to Gonzaga University.
Until recently, Kong was a High-Major player with NBA potential stuck North of the border. Originally from Sudan, he is a 6'7" wing/forward with a very fluid, and uberly-skilled game. He posseses a 7'1" wingspan, and good ballhandling and shooting ability.
In three exhibition games against D-1 comp he averaged 21ppg, including a 33-point effort in a win against eventual NCAA participant, Boise State.
The location and name-worthiness of the Zags was too much for the versatile African to pass up.
One of his greatest assets is his advanced mid-range shot arsenal and pretty pull-up jumper. Kong is more of a finnesse palyer, but can play the 1-4. His offensive shot reportoire is full of baseline floaters, free-throw line pull-up's, 3-pt'ers and turnaround jumpers. At times he tends to fade too much on his shot, but his height of release and lift on his jumper is solid. He can create his shot using shot-fakes or jab steps. In addition, he is an above average vertical athlete and has soft hands to boot. Although he is not a spectacular athlete, Kong, knows how to create with his advanced skills. He has shown adequacy at running the point and can play the position on both ends. His court vision is very good and he can make 3/4-court assists in transition, find cutters in the half-court, drive-and-kick and make the instinctive pass within the flow of the offense. Defensively, he has a tendency to lose his man in transition, but his length and size for position lend him to a good defensive upside. The mid and long-range levels are his best scoring hot spots, but with added weight to his wirey frame, finishing at the rim should improve for him. His handles are more than adequate and he uses crossovers and hesitation moves combined with his long strides to create separation. He can score with his back-to-the-basket, and knows how to use his long body to his advantage. His BB IQ is impressive and he has a great passion for the game.
Kong will have to sit out next year per NCAA eligibilty rules, but you better believe this kid will be making some noise in Spokane in 2009-10.
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After spending one-year at a British Columbia University due to student visa issues, Bol Kong's dream to play in the US college system has finally materialized. He recently verballed to Gonzaga University.
Until recently, Kong was a High-Major player with NBA potential stuck North of the border. Originally from Sudan, he is a 6'7" wing/forward with a very fluid, and uberly-skilled game. He posseses a 7'1" wingspan, and good ballhandling and shooting ability.
In three exhibition games against D-1 comp he averaged 21ppg, including a 33-point effort in a win against eventual NCAA participant, Boise State.
The location and name-worthiness of the Zags was too much for the versatile African to pass up.
One of his greatest assets is his advanced mid-range shot arsenal and pretty pull-up jumper. Kong is more of a finnesse palyer, but can play the 1-4. His offensive shot reportoire is full of baseline floaters, free-throw line pull-up's, 3-pt'ers and turnaround jumpers. At times he tends to fade too much on his shot, but his height of release and lift on his jumper is solid. He can create his shot using shot-fakes or jab steps. In addition, he is an above average vertical athlete and has soft hands to boot. Although he is not a spectacular athlete, Kong, knows how to create with his advanced skills. He has shown adequacy at running the point and can play the position on both ends. His court vision is very good and he can make 3/4-court assists in transition, find cutters in the half-court, drive-and-kick and make the instinctive pass within the flow of the offense. Defensively, he has a tendency to lose his man in transition, but his length and size for position lend him to a good defensive upside. The mid and long-range levels are his best scoring hot spots, but with added weight to his wirey frame, finishing at the rim should improve for him. His handles are more than adequate and he uses crossovers and hesitation moves combined with his long strides to create separation. He can score with his back-to-the-basket, and knows how to use his long body to his advantage. His BB IQ is impressive and he has a great passion for the game.
Kong will have to sit out next year per NCAA eligibilty rules, but you better believe this kid will be making some noise in Spokane in 2009-10.
nice to have this deal consumated.
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