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WATCH: Kansas Basketball’s Flory Bidunga Stuns Houston With Highlight Dunks

Bidunga has rapidly established himself as one of the most dominant forces in the Big 12.
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Jan 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with forward Flory Bidunga (40) during a time out against the Houston Cougars during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Jan 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with forward Flory Bidunga (40) during a time out against the Houston Cougars during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Kansas basketball freshman Flory Bidunga picked the perfect time to show off his freakish athleticism, electrifying Allen Fieldhouse with a pair of jaw-dropping dunks during a pivotal stretch against No. 7 Houston.

With 9:32 left in the second half and the game locked at 48, Dajuan Harris Jr. delivered a perfect lob to Bidunga on the right side of the hoop.

The freshman rose up effortlessly and threw it down with authority, giving Kansas a much-needed spark in a high-stakes matchup.

Before the crowd could catch its breath, Bidunga struck again.

Just 43 seconds later, Hunter Dickinson found him streaking to the rim with a pinpoint pass. Bidunga took flight, seemingly levitating above the rim before slamming it home to put Kansas up 52-49.

The back-to-back dunks sent the Fieldhouse into a frenzy and shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Jayhawks.

Bidunga has been a problem for Houston all night, putting up 12 points on an efficient 5-for-6 shooting so far.

His energy and ability to finish plays at the rim have been huge in what’s been a nail-biter of a game.

Against one of the best defenses in the country, Bidunga’s ability to step up and make big plays when it matters most has been a difference-maker.

If the Jayhawks can pull this one out, those dunks will be a highlight Kansas fans will remember for a long time.

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Mathey Gibson is the Managing Editor for the Kansas Jayhawks On SI. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he has extensive experience covering major college sports, including reporting on Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like Alabama Crimson Tide On SI, The Crimson White, and Tide Illustrated. Now focused on Kansas, Gibson has covered significant events such as the NCAA Tournament, College World Series, and the College Football Playoff, bringing a deep understanding of collegiate athletics to one of the nation’s premier programs.

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