DENVER - The University of Denver Men's Basketball head coach signed incoming freshman Adbulai Fanta Kabba to the roster for the 2024-25 year, the program announced on Tuesday.
"We are thrilled that Kabba will be joining our basketball program for the upcoming season," Wulbrun said. "We are adding a player with tremendous potential and very rare attributes."
"Kabba is 7 feet tall, an excellent athlete with a 7'5" wingspan. He runs the floor extremely well and has exceptional skills for a player his size. He is an elite level rim protector and lob threat with his size and length, and I believe will be a defensive force at our level, which will be complemented by our ability to put pressure on the perimeter this season with our guards. Offensively, he has great touch, good handles and I believe will be able to score in a variety of ways. I believe he will impact our team in a very positive way this season. Kabba has tremendous character, integrity and humility and will be a perfect fit for our culture."
The 7-foot center from Kenema City, Sierra Leone averaged 10.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game his senior season. Kabba was named the Victory Christian Center MVP and an SPAA All- Conference Selection in 2022-23.
Kabba joins
Tymo Sternicki (Gydnia, Poland),
Nicholas Shogbonyo (Arlington, Texas),
Sebastian Akins (Concord, N.C.),
Josh Pickett (Plainfield, Ill.) and
Jon Mani (Los Angeles, Calif.) as newcomers on next year's roster.
Abdulai Fanta Kabba - Kenema City, Sierra Leone - 7'0 - 215 - Center
BEFORE DENVER:
Averaged 10.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game his senior season ... 2023 Victory Christian Center MVP ... SPAA All- Conference Selection in 2022-23
PERSONAL:
Son to Ibrahim and Haja ... chose Denver because of the strong academic and athletic program as well as relationship with the staff ... hopes to play in the NBA or work for a technology company.
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