Born on September 21, 2003, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kobe Bufkin is a top prospect in the upcoming NBA draft. Kobe Bufkin is the son of Kimberly Camp and Mike Bufkin. He has a listed height of 6 feet and 4 inches, an estimated wingspan of 6 feet and 8 inches and weighs 88 Kgs. This makes him perfect for the position of a guard.
Kobe Bufkin’s strengths include his ability to shoot the ball and drive to the basket. He can also create his own shot. While he is not the strongest of guards he has a lot of energy, explosiveness and can defend the ball well. He has good handles and can protect the ball from opponents.
Kobe Bufkin’s has declared for the upcoming draft, which will be held on June 22. He is projected to be a first-round pick.
Kobe Bufkin’s college
Kobe Bukkin plays for Kobe Bufkin at the University of Michigan. He is committed to play for them after completing his high school education at the Grand Rapids Christian High School. Despite receiving multiple offers as a 4-star recruit from many other universities such as Ohio State, Bufkin decided to commit to the Wolverines. Bufkins has been a fan of the University of Michigan and initially intended to play football at the university at the age of 5.
Bufkin ended his freshman year averaging 10 minutes of playtime, 3 points, and just over 1 rebound per game. His sophomore season saw him shine and he grabbed that opportunity with both hands. His playing time increased drastically as did his numbers. He had many stellar performances during the regular season including a 15 point and 11-rebound game against Northwestern, marking his first career double-double. After the regular season, Bufkin received recognition by earning a spot on the All Big-Ten Third Team from the media and an honorary mention from the coaches. He now looks to secure his future in basketball by declaring for the NBA draft 2023.
FAQs
A. Kobe Bufkin attends the University of Michigan. He received multiple other offers but chose Michigan because of his childhood desire to play at the University of Michigan and was also drawn by their assistant coach Saddi Washington.
A. Yes. Following his sophomore year at the University of Michigan, Bufkin announced that he will be declaring for the NBA draft 2023.
A. 3 players from the University of Michigan Wolverines basketball team have declared for the 2023 NBA draft. The players are Kobe Bufkin, Jett Howard and Hunter Dickinson.
