Manute Bol's 5-Star Center Son Bol Bol Commits to Oregon over Kentucky, More

Bol Bol, a 5-star center and the son of former NBA big man Manute Bol, committed to play his college ball for the Oregon Ducks on Monday. 

The No. 3-ranked player in the class of 2018, per 247Sports, made his decision official on the Players' Tribune:

"I had no idea what I was going to do. But then I calmed down and thought about it. What team would be best for my unique game? What school would provide opportunities around my sport that tapped into my passions? And what school would give me the opportunity to reach the most people?

"I thought about all that. And I thought a lot about my dad and what he might tell me right now. And when I broke it all down like that, I just knew. So I'll see you in Eugene. I bet they might even have a pair of LeBron 3s that finally fit me."

Bol's commitment gives the Ducks the top recruiting class in all of college basketball, matching the football program, as Andrew Nemec of the Oregonian noted.

A towering presence at 7'2", Bol solidified himself as the No. 1 center among 2018 recruits thanks to a surprisingly versatile skill set that allowed him to expand his game beyond the paint. 

"Bol has a unique skill set for his size," Wake Forest head coach Danny Manning said, per Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn. "He's capable of stepping out on the perimeter and making shots, and his length gives him a chance to do things at the rim that surprise you."

Combine those traits with a 7'8" wingspan and 9'7" standing reach, according to DraftExpress, and Bol has the makings of a potential force at the 5. 

In order to reach his ceiling, Bol will have to bulk up.

Listed at 225 pounds (247Sports), Bol is a lanky presence who has largely deployed an offensive game predicated on finesse. Moving forward, he'll need to add some mass to his frame in order to bang in the post with some of the college game's more physically imposing bigs. 

Even so, the Ducks should be thrilled they were able to land a big of Bol's caliber. 

The Mater Dei High School product is a matchup nightmare because of his height alone, and the fact that he can stretch the floor and spot up for threes should make him an invaluable component of head coach Dana Altman's lineup during the 2018-19 season. 

Add in some elite rim-protecting capabilities and Bol could emerge as one of the more compelling pro prospects in the nation rather quickly.