March Risers: UConn’s Adama Sanogo Impresses in NCAA Tournament

Over the course of his third college season, UConn forward Adama Sanogo has really emerged as an NBA prospect. He put up solid numbers in the regular season, producing 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while shooting 35.4% from deep on limited attempts.

From there, he had a great showing in the Big East Tournament and has now carried that momentum into the NCAA Tournament. In fact, he’s notched a 12.7 C-RAM according to Cerebro Sports, which is the best of any player left in the event. With each passing round, he’s showcased different things as the Huskies have made their run to the Final Four.

In the first round, he put up 28 points and 13 boards against Iona as a primary scoring piece. In the next round, it was a performance that included 24 points and eight rebounds.

In the Sweet 16 against Arkansas, Sanogo didn’t score as many points, but his 18 points came on 81.8% shooting from the floor as his efficiency was impressive. Most recently, he nearly notched a triple-double against Gonzaga with 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. He’s certainly not known for being a facilitator, but seeing this upside was impressive on the big stage.

At 6-foot-9 with a strong frame, Sanogo should be able to play either frontcourt spot at the NBA level. He just recently turned 21, so he’s relatively young for a three-year college player.

After emerging as a primary contributor this season, Sanogo lead the Huskies in both scoring and rebounding. He’s also been key in UConn dominating in every NCAA Tournament game they’ve played thus far.

If he’s able to continue shining in the national spotlight, Sanogo’s draft stock should only continue to rise. He’s been extremely impressive as a junior all season.

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