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Kansas Adds DR Congo Center Paul Mbiya to 2025-26 Roster

A former NC State commit, Mbiya arrives with shot-blocking prowess that should fortify Kansas’s interior defense.

March 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO; Kansas basketball coach Bill Self watches his team play against Arizona at the T-Mobile Center.
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Paul Mbiya has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks in the class of 2025. He’ll provide side and depth in the Kansas frontcourt.

Overview

  • Paul Mbiya, a 6-foot-11, 260-pound center from the Democratic Republic of Congo, committed to Kansas on June 25 after decommitting from NC State on June 18.
  • He averaged 15.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game for ASVEL’s U21 team in France during the 2024-25 season.
  • His 7-foot-7 wingspan and physical profile are expected to enhance Kansas’s frontcourt depth and rim protection next season.
  • Kansas currently holds up to two scholarships under a self-imposed NCAA cap reduction for the 2025-26 roster.
  • The incoming class also features freshmen Kohl Rosario, Darryn Peterson, Samis Calderon and Corbin Allen alongside transfers Melvin Council Jr., Jayden Dawson and Tre White.