LAWRENCE, Kan. — Flory Bidunga, one of the top players in the transfer portal, has withdrawn his name and will return to Kansas, according to numerous sources.

The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 5.9 points and 5.4 rebounds as a freshman. His decision is a key win for head coach Bill Self as the Jayhawks reload for next season.

A former McDonald’s All American and two-time Indiana Player of the Year, Bidunga drew interest from schools like Indiana and Auburn before opting to stay in Lawrence. With Hunter Dickinson moving on, Bidunga is expected to take on a larger role next season.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737234388114.jpeg" alt="Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, left, and Kansas State guard C.J. Jones (3) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, left, and Kansas State guard C.J. Jones (3) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>LAWRENCE, Kan. — Flory Bidunga, one of the top players in the transfer portal, has withdrawn his name and will return to Kansas, according to numerous sources.</p><p>The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 5.9 points and 5.4 rebounds as a freshman. His decision is a key win for head coach Bill Self as the Jayhawks reload for next season.</p><p>A former McDonald’s All American and two-time Indiana Player of the Year, Bidunga drew interest from schools like Indiana and Auburn before opting to stay in Lawrence. With Hunter Dickinson moving on, Bidunga is expected to take on a larger role next season.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Coveted big-man Flory Bidunga, one of the top transfers in the portal, has agreed to a deal to stay at Kansas, he told ESPN. The move keeps <a href="https://twitter.com/FBidunga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBidunga</a> in Lawrence and represents a huge victory for Bill Self as he rebuilds the Kansas roster. <a href="https://t.co/rB0i9jdQcv">pic.twitter.com/rB0i9jdQcv</a></p>&mdash; Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1908951428040622300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🏀 Bidunga withdraws name from portal and will return to Kansas