UCLA Bruins big man was selected at No. 41 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA draft. Bona now goes from Westwood to the East Coast and should be a player to keep an eye on as he tries to make the roster.
However, there are some areas of weakness for Adem Bona, as detailed by Andy Patton of College Sports Wire.
- While an outside shot could develop in time, right now he’s a non-factor offensively outside of 12-15 feet. Unlikely to ever be a three point shooter
- Sub-70% free throw shooter last season, and was under 60% as a freshman
- Will need to work on limiting fouls in order to stay on the court at the next level
- Twice as many turnovers as assists last year. Not much versatility on offense
- Shuffles his feet a lot and gets called for a lot of travels
As is the case with every player, there are weaknesses, and Bona will have to work hard if he wants to land a spot on the roster once the 2024-2025 season begins.