TJ Bamba, one of the top transfers in college basketball, has officially announced where he’ll play next season.
Bamba told ESPN that he has committed to Villanova for the 2023-24 season. He picked Villanova over Kansas, Tennessee, Texas and North Carolina among others.
“This gives me the best chance to reach my ultimate goal of playing in the NBA,” Bamba said. “Players in my mold like Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo have gotten drafted from Villanova and proven to be valuable pieces. My hope is to follow in their footsteps.”
During the 2022-23 season, Bamba averaged 15.8 points per game for Washington State. He made 37.2 percent of his shots from beyond the arc.
Bamba was an All-Pac-12 honorable mention this past season.
NEWS: Former Washington State guard TJ Bamba, one of college basketball’s top transfer targets, has committed to play at Villanova, he told ESPN.
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Bamba, a Bronx native, told ESPN that he’s excited to play closer to home.
“Playing in front of family more often played a major role in my decision,” Bamba said. “I look forward to embracing the Villanova Way and the battles that the Big East is known for. I know there will be an adjustment playing for a new coach and with new teammates, but the adjustment is easier when we all know mutual people, we all know how to play high level basketball, and we all have a common goal of winning.”
Bamba is hopeful he can “lead Villanova back to dominance” next season.