Mbpudjika is continuing to make significant developmental strides every time I watch him play. The 6-foot-9 big man has always had excellent athleticism, but he hasn’t always been controlled in the paint or near the hoop. But he seems to be coming into his own physically and showed a motor that I didn’t know he had—he was ALL over the offensive boards and could not be boxed out by anyone on Beaver. He could potentially compete for a starting spot at CATS this season, especially if he continues refining his touch and control.

Mboudjika continues to grow offensively and is a more confident finisher than he was a year ago. The 6-foot-9 forward is quite athletic at the rim and has added some finesse to his game, which allows him to compete with other high IQ defensive bigs. He takes a few too many outside shots for my liking, but perhaps his perimeter game continues to get better and he can take threes at the next level. Regardless, he’ll get D1 looks because of his rim running potential and physical ability on both ends. Seems like a great kid too.

Mboudjika, a star in his role at multiple showcases this summer, is one of the region’s top rim runners. A powerful athlete, Mboudjika puts a ton of pressure on the rim with his ability to run the floor, carve out space in the post, and finish lobs with authority. He’s a talented offensive rebound that has the ability to step out on the baseline and consistently knock down jumpers. Defensively, he covers ground quickly, has great positional size and length, and is a strong shot blocker. He can guard multiple positions, secures rebounds way above the rim, and moves well laterally. He should have a major impact in the front-court this winter for CATS Academy and is a prospect with interest from low majors up to high majors.