JULY 10: The signing is official, the team’s PR department tweets.
JUNE 23: The Bulls are set to sign undrafted Connecticut center Adama Sanogo to a two-way contract, sources inform Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link).
Sanogo, whose Huskies won the NCAA title this year, had been projected to be the last pick in the draft, No. 58, in ESPN’s final mock draft prior to tonight. In 39 games for Connecticut during 2022/23, the 6’9″ junior logged 17.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.8 BPG and 0.7 SPG. That block tally is actually his lowest ever in college. He boasts a career average of 1.2 BPG over the course of his three NCAA seasons. He also boasted solid shooting splits of .606/.365/.766.
Chicago was compelled to forfeit its own 2023 second round selection by the league as a penalty for tampering to sign point guard Lonzo Ball in free agency. Ball has played a total of 35 games in two years for the club.
The 21-year-old Sanogo was named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player for his efforts in the tourney this spring, in addition to qualifying for the NCAA All-Tourney Team. He was also a two-time All-Big East First Teamer during his collegiate stint.
Sanogo has a 7’3″ wingspan and is a hyper-efficient scorer near the basket, but questions linger about his height and defensive ability at the next level.
Can’t fault him for capitalizing on the season and winning championship. but would have preferred him to not sign an agent and perhaps have another year of growth. He and Jackson had great chemistry so perhaps that influenced his decision somewhat.
Crazy this guy didn’t get drafted.
Would’ve been a lotto pick if scouts still valued the conventional power forward
Tshiebwe didn’t get drafted either. Player of the year two years ago.
It’s unfortunate real PFs don’t seem to be recognized anymore. He’s already NBA body ready. Probably needs to get leaner to play the 4. And to have a career. A yr in G-league should do it. Definitely NBA talent, good signing.
NBA big man has to much to do. Guard everyone even the PG on switches. I thought all these guards with super athletic ability and wingspan could stay with their man but nope because 97 percent of the NBA doesn’t play defense. Watch me shoot and I’ll watch you shoot. Oh yeah rebound, play defense, guard the PG or SG along with shooting 3s
Great get.