Mohamed Bamba

Mohamed Bamba

Texas Longhorns
Position Power forward / Center
League Big 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (1998-05-12) May 12, 1998
Harlem, New York
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school Cardigan Mountain School
(Canaan, New Hampshire)
Westtown School
(Westtown, Pennsylvania)
College Texas (Verbal commit)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2016 Chile National team

Mohamed Karlakwan Damala Bamba (born May 12, 1998) is an American basketball player who attended Westtown School in Westtown, Pennsylvania. Considered one of the top high school prospects of the class of 2017, Bamba has committed to play at the University of Texas at Austin.

Early life

Bamba was born on May 12, 1998 in Harlem, New York to Lancine Bamba and Aminata Johnson, who both emigrated from Ivory Coast.[1][2][3] Mohamed's grandparents were born and brought up in Mali.[2] His older brother Sidiki Johnson played college basketball at Arizona, Providence, and Wabash Valley.[4] Bamba first became interested in basketball at age six, inspired by the game's popularity in his hometown.[2]

High school career

Bamba dunking during then 2017 McDonald's All-American Boys Game

In eighth and ninth grade, Bamba attended Cardigan Mountain School, an all-boys boarding school in Canaan, New Hampshire.[2]

Before his sophomore year, Bamba transferred to Westtown School in Westtown, Pennsylvania.[2][5] As a junior he averaged 14 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks per game. He played in the 2017 McDonald's All American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit.[6][7]

Bamba is rated as a five-star recruit and is ranked among the top recruits in his class.[8][9] His final four schools were Kentucky, Duke, Texas and Michigan.[10][11][12][13] Ultimately, Bamba chose to play for the University of Texas for his college career.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Mo Bamba
PF		 Harlem, N.Y. Westtown School 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 216 lb (98 kg) 5/18/17  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 96
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 2, 1 (C)   Rivals: 2, 1 (C)  ESPN: 3, 2 (C), 1 (NY)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

References

  1. ↑ "Mohamed Bamba". USA Basketball. April 11, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Geoghegan, Neil (February 20, 2017). "Westtown star Mohamed Bamba tries to stay cool as spotlight grows brighter". PA Prep Live. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  3. ↑ Slater, Andrew (July 7, 2016). "Blue Chip: 6'11" 2017 Five-Star Mohamed Bamba". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  4. ↑ Calle, Franklyn (August 4, 2016). "The World is His". Slam Online. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ Pa. basketball preview, big men: Westtown's Bamba is among nation's best
  6. ↑ Mo Bamba on McDonald's All American honor: 'It's an unreal experience. I'm in awe'
  7. ↑ Bamba, Knox remain undecided heading into Hoop Summit heavy on UK recruits
  8. ↑ https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/839r
  9. ↑ http://www.scout.com/player/195659-mohamed-bamba
  10. ↑ UK in ‘good position’ with five-star basketball recruit Mohamed Bamba
  11. ↑ Mohamed Bamba recruitment seems too close to call
  12. ↑ UM target Mohamed Bamba taking his time with decision
  13. ↑ Hoophall Classic 2017 Prospects: Mohamed Bamba, Duke and Kentucky recruit, is top uncommitted player in Class of 2017
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