Kobe Bufkin
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.jpg) Bufkin with Michigan in 2021 | |
| No. 2 – Michigan Wolverines | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 21, 2003 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Grand Rapids Christian (Grand Rapids, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan (2021–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Kobe Bufkin (born September 21, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference.
High school career[edit]
Bufkin played basketball for Grand Rapids Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1][2] He joined the varsity team as a freshman.[3] As a sophomore, Bufkin averaged 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game, helping his team achieve a 16–6 record. In his junior season, he averaged 22 points, five rebounds and four assists per game, leading his team to a 20–2 record.[4] As a senior, he averaged 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game in five games, before missing most of the season with a fractured left wrist.[5] Bufkin was named to the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic rosters.[6]
Recruiting[edit]
A consensus four-star recruit, Bufkin committed to playing college basketball for Michigan over offers from LSU, DePaul, Michigan State and Ohio State.[7] He was drawn to Michigan by assistant coach Saddi Washington.[8]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Bufkin SG |
Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids Christian (MI) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jul 10, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 87
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 51 247Sports: 44 ESPN: 40 | ||||||
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References[edit]
- ^ Lacett, Mike (January 21, 2020). "Grand Rapids Christian star hoping to be the next famous Kobe". WZZM. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ DeCamp, Scott (December 28, 2019). "Michigan State recruiting target Kobe Bufkin puts game on full display". MLive. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Raffel, John (December 21, 2018). "Grand Rapids Christian sophomore Kobe Bufkin gaining notice for his all-around play". MLive. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Kahn, Andrew (July 10, 2020). "Kobe Bufkin, guard from Grand Rapids, commits to Michigan basketball". MLive. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Spencer, Jamal (March 18, 2021). "Bufkin hopes to return to the court during the playoffs". WZZM. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Wells, Seth (February 23, 2021). "GR Christian's Kobe Bufkin named a McDonald's All-American". WOOD-TV. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Hawkins, James (July 10, 2020). "'Really good upside': Grand Rapids standout Kobe Bufkin commits to Michigan's 2021 class". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Sang, Orion (July 12, 2020). "How did Michigan basketball land Kobe Bufkin? John Beilein holdover had a big hand in it". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 12, 2021.