Mbiya’s Raw Talent Could Be Kansas’ Secret Weapon | College Basketball News

Kansas is betting big on 21-year-old center Paul Mbiya, a towering 7-foot-8 marvel from the DRC who’s now a junior under new NCAA rules. Despite a raw freshman season and a brief portal detour, Mbiya’s freakish size and athleticism make him the most logical starter over injured Christian Reeves. Coach Self already saw flashes of potential in the NCAA Tournament, where Mbiya scored a season-high 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. While he won’t be an instant star, his defensive presence and rebounding ability could be game-changing. With Self’s track record developing big men like Azubuike, Mbiya’s ceiling is high — and Kansas just needs him to be a solid 8-point, 8-rebound contributor by March Madness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d1319ffefafe955