Bol Bol facts for kids
Bol with Mater Dei High in 2017
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| No. 11 – Phoenix Suns | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 16, 1999 Khartoum, Sudan |
| Nationality | American / South Sudanese |
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| Listed height | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Oregon (2018–2019) |
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2022 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2019–2020 | →Windy City Bulls |
| 2022–2023 | Orlando Magic |
| 2023–present | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bol Manute Bol (born November 16, 1999) is a professional basketball player. He plays for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bol also played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.
He is the son of Manute Bol, who was one of the tallest players in NBA history. Bol Bol was born in Khartoum, Sudan. He grew up in the Kansas City area from a young age. At 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 m), he is one of the tallest players in the NBA today.
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Early Life and Basketball Beginnings
Bol was born in Sudan on November 16, 1999. He is the second child of former NBA star Manute Bol. In 2002, when Bol was two, his family moved to Connecticut. They came to the United States seeking a new home.
His father encouraged him to play basketball. Bol started playing at age four, even though he was not very keen at first. He later began training with his father in the gym. When he was seven, his family moved to Olathe, Kansas. This city has a large population of people from South Sudan.
As a seventh grader, Bol was already 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall. He appeared in a highlight video from a basketball camp. This video caught the attention of sports news outlets. He even received his first college basketball offer when he was still in eighth grade.
High School Basketball Journey
Bol started his high school career at Blue Valley Northwest High School. He played on the junior varsity team. He then moved to Bishop Miege High School in Kansas. He stayed on junior varsity for a while due to transfer rules.
By age 14, Bol was already 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall. He showed off his amazing shot blocking and shooting skills. Sports experts even compared him to famous player Kevin Durant. Many top college teams started to show interest in him.
In his second year, Bol became one of the top players for his age group. He helped Bishop Miege win the Kansas Class 4A Division I state title. After this successful season, he received a scholarship offer from the University of Kansas.
For his junior year, Bol transferred to Mater Dei High School in California. He quickly became a key player for the team. He averaged 16.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. He helped his team reach the California state finals. During this time, more top colleges offered him scholarships.
Bol moved to Findlay Prep in Nevada for his final high school season. He committed to play college basketball for the University of Oregon. He had a great senior year, averaging 20.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game. He was also chosen for the 2018 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, a big honor for high school players.
College Career at Oregon
Bol joined the Oregon Ducks as a freshman in the 2018–19 season. He was seen as one of the best players who might enter the upcoming NBA draft.
In his first game, he had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks. He later scored a season-high 32 points and 11 rebounds in another game. On December 12, Bol injured his left foot. This injury unfortunately ended his freshman season early. After his injury, he decided to enter the NBA draft.
Professional NBA Career
Denver Nuggets (2019–2022)
The Miami Heat drafted Bol with the 44th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft night. On September 6, 2019, Bol signed a contract with the Nuggets. He also spent time playing for the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League.
Bol made his NBA debut on August 1, 2020. He scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. The Nuggets made it to the Western Conference Finals that year. Bol played in his first playoff game on August 19.
On January 1, 2022, Bol scored a season-high 11 points for the Nuggets. He was later traded to the Detroit Pistons, but the trade was canceled. He then had surgery on his right foot.
Orlando Magic (2022–2023)
On January 19, 2022, Bol was traded to the Boston Celtics. Before playing for them, he was traded again to the Orlando Magic on February 10. He re-signed with the Magic on July 7, 2022.
On November 16, Bol had a career-high game. He scored 26 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had three blocks. On July 4, 2023, the Magic decided to waive Bol.
Phoenix Suns (2023–present)
On July 18, 2023, the Phoenix Suns signed Bol to a one-year deal. On January 1, 2024, Bol had a great game for the Suns. He scored 11 points and had 9 rebounds in 20 minutes.
On February 23, 2024, Bol had his best game with the Suns. He scored 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while coming off the bench. On July 7, he re-signed with the Suns.
National Team Experience
Bol was considered for the United States Under-17 team in 2017. However, he did not make the final roster.
In April 2018, Bol played for the United States junior national select team. This was at the Nike Hoop Summit. He had an impressive game, scoring 20 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals.
In June 2024, Bol was among the players considered for the South Sudan national team. They were preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, it was later announced that Bol would not play in the Olympics for personal reasons.
Personal Life
Bol is the son of former NBA player Manute Bol. He has ten siblings. One of his brothers, Madut, also played college basketball.
See also
- List of tallest players in National Basketball Association history
