Basketball standout Adem Bona is on a mission for Prolific Prep
NAPA, Calif. — Adem Bona, the 19th best player in the country , is a man on a mission for Napa, California鈥檚 Prolific Prep. This is a far jump from his humble beginnings when he started playing basketball just over four years prior. Once he was introduced to the game, he quickly caught the attention of basketball minds and moved to Turkey with the purpose of properly learning the game. There is much emphasis on his current development, considering this season will be his second in the US, and first as a premier option for Prolific Prep.
鈥淟ast year we had some great talent on the front line and we still had really good talent coming off the bench and that was good for me because it was my first year in the States,” at the 2021 Border League. “I was adapting to the style of play and it gave me time to kind of rest and catch my breath. Now I know the style of play so I鈥檓 already in the game.”
With the new season around the corner, the fifth ranked center for the Class of 2022 is split between UCLA and University of Kentucky for his pending commitment. For the better part of the year, the expectation was that Kentucky was the clear leader for his services, but UCLA made an impression on Adem earlier this month during his official visit, and all of the cards are on the table. With two blue bloods in his corner, there will be a watchful eye on his development and upcoming decision.
Following Adem鈥檚 visit with UCLA, 247Sports’ national recruiting director Eric Bossi shared the “One of the most physically impressive players in the country, Bona is now playing his second year at Napa (Calif.) Prolific Prep and after being part of a loaded frontcourt last season, he’s now the man in the middle鈥or Bona, style of play is simple and it is all about trying to tear the rim down at every chance, cleaning the glass, blocking shots and intimidating in the paint.”
Based on Bossi鈥檚 analysis, either university will be delighted to have a player like Bona. Hustling for rebounds and showing dedication on defense will never go out of style. Adem continues to understand the importance of opportunity and this was represented perfectly during his interview with Pro Insight, where he offered advice to future international prospects.
鈥淥ne thing I would say to them is that playing in the United States is going to be one of the best things to ever happen to them. Before I came here I was discouraged by so many people. Everyone was like, 鈥榠f you go to the States, there鈥檚 going to be so many guys just like you. Athletic as you, fast as you, strong as you, built like you鈥︹�� but I don鈥檛 think that鈥檚 true.鈥� Bona 鈥淓very human being has unique stuff in them. There鈥檚 probably someone as fast as me or as strong as me, but there鈥檚 no one that has all of the qualities that I have. Everyone is built differently. So don鈥檛 think that there鈥檚 someone just like you. You can come here, build your game, and learn the game at the highest level. I know the United States has the highest level of basketball in the world. So if you have the opportunity to play basketball at the highest level of the world then you should do it and don鈥檛 think about it twice.鈥�
Based on Adem鈥檚 advice and speedy development, it鈥檚 clear that he has the ability to quickly learn and adapt his game. In a few days the basketball world will be able to see where Adem Bona stands as a prospect – and we鈥檒l be one step closer to learning about his future commitment.
Will it be UCLA or Kentucky? Time will tell, but for now, it鈥檚 Prolific Prep.
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