Bol Bol facts for kids
Bol with Mater Dei High in 2017
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| Free agent | |
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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 |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2022 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2019–2020 | →Windy City Bulls |
| 2022–2023 | Orlando Magic |
| 2023–2025 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bol Manute Bol (born November 16, 1999) is a South Sudanese-American professional basketball player. He is known for being one of the tallest players in the National Basketball Association (NBA), standing at 7 feet 3 inches. He last played for the Phoenix Suns.
Bol is the son of Manute Bol, who was also one of the tallest players in NBA history. Bol was born in Khartoum, Sudan, but he grew up in the Kansas City area. In high school, he was a top player and was named a McDonald's All-American, a big honor for young players. After playing one year of college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, he was drafted into the NBA.
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Early Life and Family
Bol was born in Khartoum, Sudan. His father, Manute Bol, was a famous NBA player. His family faced challenges in Sudan due to a civil war. In 2001, they traveled to Cairo, Egypt, but had trouble getting permission to travel to the United States.
A year later, when Bol was two, his family moved to Connecticut as political refugees. His father encouraged him to play basketball when he was four years old. At first, Bol didn't want to play, but he soon started training with his dad.
When he was seven, his family moved to Olathe, Kansas. By the time he was in seventh grade, he was already 6 feet 5 inches tall. A video of him playing basketball got attention from major sports news outlets.
High School Basketball Journey
Bol played for four different high schools, which is unusual for a top player. This journey helped him grow his skills and get noticed by colleges.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
Bol started at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Kansas. He soon transferred to Bishop Miege High School. Because of transfer rules, he had to play on the junior varsity team at first.
In his second year, he joined the main team. He helped Bishop Miege win the Kansas state championship. By this time, he was seen as one of the best players in his age group.
Junior and Senior Years
For his junior year, Bol moved to California to play for Mater Dei High School, a school known for its great basketball program. He had a strong season, averaging 16.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
For his final year, he transferred to Findlay Prep in Nevada. He continued to play well, averaging over 20 points per game. He was chosen for the 2018 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, but he couldn't play because of an injury.
Recruiting
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Bol Bol C |
Olathe, KS | Findlay Prep (NV) | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Nov 20, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 96 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 4 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 4 | ||||||
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College Career at Oregon
Bol chose to play for the Oregon Ducks in college. He made a great start. In his first game, he scored 12 points and had 12 rebounds. In another game, he scored a season-high 32 points.
Sadly, his college career was cut short. In December 2018, he injured his left foot and had to miss the rest of the season. After playing only nine games, he decided to enter the 2019 NBA draft.
Professional NBA Career
Denver Nuggets (2019–2022)
In the 2019 NBA draft, Bol was chosen by the Miami Heat but was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. He signed a special "two-way contract." This meant he could play for both the Nuggets and their NBA G League team, the Windy City Bulls.
Bol made his official NBA debut on August 1, 2020. He played with the Nuggets in the playoffs that year. The team made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In January 2022, the Nuggets tried to trade Bol to the Detroit Pistons. However, the trade was canceled because a medical check-up revealed a health issue. He then had surgery on his right foot.
Orlando Magic (2022–2023)
While still injured, Bol was traded to the Boston Celtics and then to the Orlando Magic in 2022. He did not play for the rest of that season.
He re-signed with the Magic for the next season. On November 16, 2022, he had a career-high game, scoring 26 points and getting 12 rebounds. The Magic released him from the team in July 2023.
Phoenix Suns (2023–2024)
Bol signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns in July 2023. He didn't play much at the start of the season. But on January 1, 2024, he had a great game with 11 points and 9 rebounds.
Later that season, he had his best game as a Sun, scoring 25 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. He re-signed with the Suns in July 2024.
National Team Career
Bol has been involved with the United States national team program. In 2018, he played in the Nike Hoop Summit, a game for top young players from around the world.
In June 2024, Bol was chosen as a possible player for the South Sudan national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, he was not able to play in the Olympics for personal reasons.
Personal Life
Bol is the son of the late NBA player Manute Bol. His father was famous for his incredible height of 7 feet, 7 inches. Bol has ten siblings. His brother, Madut, also played college basketball.
Career statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Denver | 7 | 0 | 12.4 | .500 | .444 | .800 | 2.7 | .9 | .3 | .9 | 5.7 |
| 2020–21 | Denver | 32 | 2 | 5.0 | .431 | .375 | .667 | .8 | .2 | .1 | .3 | 2.2 |
| 2021–22 | Denver | 14 | 0 | 5.8 | .556 | .250 | .400 | 1.4 | .4 | .1 | .1 | 2.4 |
| 2022–23 | Orlando | 70 | 33 | 21.5 | .546 | .265 | .759 | 5.8 | 1.0 | .4 | 1.2 | 9.1 |
| 2023–24 | Phoenix | 43 | 0 | 10.9 | .616 | .423 | .789 | 3.2 | .4 | .2 | .6 | 5.2 |
| 2024–25 | Phoenix | 36 | 10 | 12.4 | .525 | .344 | .769 | 2.9 | .6 | .3 | .7 | 6.8 |
| Career | 202 | 45 | 13.6 | .545 | .332 | .749 | 3.5 | .6 | .3 | .8 | 6.2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020 | Denver | 4 | 0 | 5.4 | .556 | .667 | .875 | 1.3 | .0 | .5 | .5 | 4.8 |
| 2021 | Denver | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | — | .3 | .7 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2024 | Phoenix | 3 | 0 | 4.3 | .333 | — | — | 1.3 | .0 | .3 | .0 | .7 |
| Career | 10 | 0 | 4.0 | .462 | .500 | .875 | 1.0 | .2 | .3 | .2 | 2.1 | |
NBA G League
Source
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Windy City | 8 | 0 | 19.3 | .577 | .364 | 1.000 | 5.8 | .0 | .1 | 2.3 | 12.0 |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Oregon | 9 | 9 | 29.8 | .561 | .520 | .757 | 9.6 | 1.0 | .8 | 2.7 | 21.0 |
See also
In Spanish: Bol Bol para niños
- List of tallest players in NBA history
- List of second-generation NBA players
