Aziz Bandaogo

Updated on 6/25/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 7-0
Weight: 230
College: Cincinnati
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Country: Senegal
Birthdate: 1/18/2001

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Solid finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Good shot blocker
Solid athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his low post game
Must extend his shooting range
Can be too passive on offense
May be fairly raw offensively
Can be undisciplined defensively
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside

Summary:

Aziz Bandaogo is an athletic, energetic center that helped lead Utah Valley to get far in the 2022 NIT this past season, before later transferring to play at Cincinnati. He’ll need to expand his skill set offensively, but still, he is a high-motor big man that could project to be a solid rim protector in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3-28-23 Utah Valley-UAB Game via Matthew Loves Ball
On3’s Article That Mentions Bandaogo Transferring to Cincinnati

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