15 Facts About Bol Bol

In high school, Bol was considered one of the best players in the class of 2018, having been rated a consensus five-star recruit and earning McDonald's All-American honors.

Bol Bol transferred to Bishop Miege High School in the middle of the season but remained on junior varsity due to transfer rules.

Bol Bol was drafted with the 44th pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Miami Heat, but was traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft day.

Bol Bol was named after his late great-grandfather and Dinka chief Bol Chol Bol.

In November 2016, Bol announced that he was transferring from Bishop Miege to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California for his junior year.

Bol Bol was encouraged to join the program because of its head coach Gary McKnight.

Bol Bol averaged 16.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game as a junior, leading his team to a California Interscholastic Federation runner-up finish.

Bol Bol was selected for the 2018 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, but was unable to play due to injury.

On November 6,2018, Bol debuted with a double-double of 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 23 minutes against Portland State.

Bol Bol declared for the NBA draft after his freshman season.

Bol Bol was originally mentioned as a potential lottery pick or being selected somewhere in the first round, on draft night but slid in the draft until the second round.

On September 6,2019, Bol signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets, splitting time with the Windy City Bulls.

On January 10, Bol was traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Rodney McGruder and a 2022 second-round draft pick via the Brooklyn Nets.

In June 2024, Bol was among the fifty pre-selected players for the South Sudan national team, who will be playing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

On July 19,2024, it was announced Bol had been ruled out for the Olympics for undisclosed personal reasons.