Bol Bol

Professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic

What is Bol Bol known for?

Bol Bol, a South Sudanese-American professional basketball player, was born on November 16, 1999, in Khartoum, Sudan. He's known not only for his basketball prowess but also for his towering height of 7 feet 3 inches, which makes him one of the tallest players in the NBA.

He relocated to the Kansas City area at a very young age and started off his basketball career at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He later transferred to Bishop Miege High School and eventually progressed to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, and Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada.

His college basketball career was spent playing for the Oregon Ducks. Bol was highly rated and was a consensus five-star recruit. In recognition of his talent, he earned McDonald's All-American honors in 2018.

He made his professional debut in the National Basketball Association (NBA) when he was drafted with the 44th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. However, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets on the same day. Since then, he has played for other notable teams including the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns.

The son of former NBA star Manute Bol, who was also known for his towering height, Bol Bol has certainly made his own mark in the NBA. His performance and stats can be found on NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com. Despite his international roots, Bol represents the United States at the international level, although he has never competed in a FIBA tournament.