Ole Miss, Chris Beard land 2025, four-star McDonald’s All-American forward Niko Bundalo
OXFORD, Miss. – Chris Beard has landed one of the most skilled forwards in the country, McDonald’s All-American, Niko Bundalo, as announced on social media Tuesday afternoon.
NEWS: Niko Bundalo has committed to Ole Miss, his agents Taquan Dean and Niko Filipovich of BDAI Sports told ESPN. The 6’10 power forward and Prolific Prep product was named a McDonald’s All-American this season. pic.twitter.com/ufSEh11bTt
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 20, 2025
Previously committed to Washington, Bundalo held offers from three of the most accomplished basketball schools in America, Michigan State, Connecticut, and North Carolina, among others.
NEWS: Top-30 recruit Niko Bundalo, a McDonalds All-American, has received his release from Washington and will reopen his recruitment, source told @On3Recruits.
The 6-10 power forward now becomes one of the top players available in the 2025 class. https://t.co/SG5q2yYpxa pic.twitter.com/QxBtNBL9fE
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 29, 2025
The left-hander possesses a 6-foot-10 frame with a wide variety of skills he can use across several positions on the court. Despite primarily playing in the post, Bundalo has exceptional shooting and ball-handling skills, making him a noticeable offensive threat.
After spending his senior year at Prolific Prep High School in Napa, California, Bundalo had the opportunity to play against the best talent in the country, proving his rank as a top 50 2025 recruit.
As for the Ole Miss class, Bundalo will join top-100 players Tylis Jordan and Patton Pinkins as the third true freshman on the roster.
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