Daily News | Villanova lands Washington State transfer TJ Bamba
should he choose to stay in college, a sourced confirmed to The Inquirer. Bamba, a 6-foot-5 guard, announced on March 27 that he would go through the 2023 NBA draft process and simultaneously enter the transfer portal.
Bamba, who was named a team captain ahead of the season, had a breakout junior year. He averaged a team-high 15.8 points for a 17-17 Cougars squad, shooting 37.2% from three. Bamba played much of the second half of the season with an injured hand, yet still led the Cougars to a six-game winning streak to finish the regular season. In the final game before the Pac-12 tournament, Bamba scored a career-high 36 points in a win over Washington. He was named All-Pac-12 honorable mention.
“I chose Villanova because it ultimately gives me the best chance to reach my ultimate goal of playing in the NBA,” Bamba told On3 Sports. “They have the national stage, the winning brand, and the blueprint. They have the coaching and skill development that people like myself need in order to be successful. … I look forward to embracing the Villanova Way.”The guard’s decision to enter the portal was driven by a desire to be closer to family.
“I told [Cougars head coach Kyle Smith] if Washington State was geographically located on the East Coast, I would not be in this position,” Bamba toldCBS Sports ranked Bamba as the 20th-best prospect in the portal, two spots ahead of former Temple guard Khalif Battle.Should Bamba choose to stay in college, he projects to fill the void in the Villanova starting lineup left by Caleb Daniels’ graduation.
Villanova now has three open scholarships remaining. The Wildcats will likely target an additional forward or two to replace Cam Whitmore,
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