Kansas star Flory Bidunga's reported $5 million NIL demand shatters expectations, revealing the booming market for elite college basketball talent.
How Much Is Flory Bidunga Worth? Kansas Star’s Reported $5M Asking Price Turns Heads
Kansas forward Flory Bidunga is already testing the NBA Draft waters and entering the transfer portal, but a new report suggests his value on the open market could be staggering.
According to a post from College Basketball Content (@CBBcontent), Bidunga’s asking price in the portal is around $5 million, a number that reflects just how valuable elite big men have become in today’s NIL era.
Bidunga is coming off a breakout sophomore season, averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game while earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors. His production, combined with his 6-foot-10 frame and elite rim protection, makes him one of the most coveted players available if he returns to college.
The reported figure, while not officially confirmed, highlights the rapidly escalating market for top-tier frontcourt players. As the original post put it: “The big man market is cooked.”
Some reports have the asking price around $2.5M.
Bidunga is also projected as the No. 44 overall pick in ESPN’s latest NBA Mock Draft, meaning he now faces a major decision: go pro or cash in on a potentially massive NIL deal in college.
Either way, his situation is shaping up to be one of the biggest storylines of the offseason.
Kansas Jayhawks Big Man Flory Bidunga Declares for NBA Draft, Enters Transfer Portal
Kansas forward Flory Bidunga is testing the NBA Draft waters while also entering the transfer portal, according to reports from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Bidunga, who will maintain his college eligibility, is coming off a strong sophomore season where he averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game in an expanded role. The 6-foot-10 big man established himself as one of the top defensive anchors in the country, earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors.
A former McDonald’s All-American and five-star recruit, Bidunga has long been viewed as a high-upside prospect. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo currently projects him as the No. 44 overall pick in the latest NBA Mock Draft.
This marks the second straight offseason Bidunga has explored his options. He entered the transfer portal following the 2024-25 season before ultimately returning to Kansas.
Now, he’ll again go through both processes, evaluating NBA feedback while keeping the door open for a potential return to college. If he withdraws from the draft, Bidunga is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal.
His decision also signals the beginning of a pivotal offseason for Kansas, with additional roster moves, including a likely NBA departure from Darryn Peterson, still looming.
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