Kokomo's Flory Bidunga named MaxPreps state POY for the second consecutive season after leading his team to a 25-4 record and winning conference and sectional titles, with impressive stats including 19.0 points and 12.9 rebounds per game.

By the Numbers
  • Flory Bidunga shot 81.4% from the field (236 of 290).
  • Bidunga achieved triple-doubles in victories against New Albany, New Haven, and Anderson.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Flory Bidunga is also a leading candidate for Indiana Mr. Basketball.
  • Ben Humrichous from Evansville enters the NBA draft and transfer portal after a successful season with the team, showing remarkable improvement from the previous year.
  • Illinois women's basketball team advances to the WBIT semifinals with Kendall Bostic making a significant contribution.
  • Purdue women's basketball team secures a victory in the WNIT Super 16 round with standout performances from Abbey Ellis, Jayla Smith, and Sophie Swanson.
What's Next

For Flory Bidunga, the focus will be on potential further accolades such as winning Indiana Mr. Basketball. Ben Humrichous will be navigating the NBA draft and potential transfers, while Illinois and Purdue women's basketball teams will continue their campaigns in the WBIT and WNIT respectively.

Bottom Line

Kokomo's Flory Bidunga and Evansville's Ben Humrichous stand out for their achievements and next steps in their basketball careers, while Illinois and Purdue women's basketball teams continue their successful runs in respective tournaments.