'08 NE SF Koang Doluony (Transferred to Nebraska-Omaha)

[Jason Svoboda]

Small forward
Omaha (NE) Bryan
AAU: Nebraska Bison Red (http://nbda.net/)

Ht: 6-foot-7
Wt: 175 lbs

[Jason Svoboda]

http://nbda.net/07PlayerSlides/KoangDoluony.jpg

[Jason Svoboda]

The senior-to-be at Omaha Bryan is drawing heavy recruiting attention playing for a summer league basketball team that also features two Division I recruits and another player who has pledged to play football at Nebraska.

Doluony already holds offers from Wisconsin-Green Bay, Youngstown State, North Dakota and Bowling Green State. The 6-foot-7, 175-pounder is also getting strong interest from Indiana State and has heard from Nevada.

He's come into his own for the Nebraska Bison Red team that also features Iowa State recruit Wes Eikmeier of Fremont Bergan, Colorado State recruit Jesse Carr of Ainsworth and Nebraska football recruit John Levorson of Crete.

Doluony averaged 11.8 points and 4.8 rebounds and blocked nine shots at the recent Kentucky Hoopfest in Louisville. In one game, he went 4 of 4 from the field and 11 of 11 from the foul line. He shot better than 40 percent from 3-point range in each of Bison Red's first three tournaments.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10086892
Kid looks like a real player. Looks like he could use a few pounds if he were to move to the 4, but if he stayed at the small forward spot at the next level, could be a defensive nightmare for opposing players.

[Little Eddie]

I'll be able to keep a close eye on Koang...he's an Omaha kid that CU is apparently not going after. He had a handful of double doubles during AAU games this past summer. Not bad for a kid that was likely the 3rd or 4th offensive option behind the guys mentioned above (Div I recruits Wes Eikmeier and Jesse Carr...maybe even Levorson.)

[Jason Svoboda]

Not much going on with him per his Rivals profile (http://nevada.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=70782#colleges), but they don't follow mid level recruits very well. Still only lists him as having offers from Bowling Green, Wisconsin-Green Bay and Youngstown State with interest from Indiana State, Denver, Nevada, Lehigh and Penn.

[Jason Svoboda]

The Indiana State men's basketball team has secured its last recruit for the 2008-09 season.Koang Doluony, a 6-foot-7, 175-pound*forward originally from Sudan, has made a verbal commitment to join the Sycamores.

More... (http://www.tribstar.com/ISU/local_story_275151501.html)

[bluestreak]

Trib Star just posted story that he's coming to ISU

http://www.tribstar.com/sports/local_story_275151501.html?keyword=topstory

[Jason Svoboda]

I really like this get. Being that he's only 16/17 years old, odds are he still has some growth left in him. An article recently said he had a 6'10" wingspan and that's huge. Some centers don't have that wingspan.

[Little Eddie]

I really like this get. Being that he's only 16/17 years old, odds are he still has some growth left in him. An article recently said he had a 6'10" wingspan and that's huge. Some centers don't have that wingspan.

As do I...as do I. The sweet thing is I'll get to watch him and give updates all season over here in Omaha. I'll keep everyone updated.

[xfactor9600]

He's a dead ringer for Romain Sato... my guess is that he's got great hops. Just a guess.

[Jason Svoboda]

As do I...as do I. The sweet thing is I'll get to watch him and give updates all season over here in Omaha. I'll keep everyone updated.
Much appreciated. Some updated pictures would be sweet as well if you can swing it.

[bent20]

My tears welled up with joy when I read this. The Sycamores could end up with a 7'1" center who is actually talented. Miracles really can happen.

[btisu22]

What are the services saying about the kid? Not that they mean a whole lot, but stars?

[Little Eddie]

A bit more info on the Koang verbal:

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3928&u_sid=10148275

Sounds good...big summer, hitting the weights. The coach at Bryan is a good one so he's in good hands.

[bent20]

As long as he doesn't have more knee problems it sounds like he's going to be awesome. He's got the work ethic and natural skills to develop into a real talent.

[Bluethunder]

Lets hope that Greg McDermot doesn't come in and steal him away from us like he did last year.....

[ISUCC]

from the TH paper:

http://www.tribstar.com/sports/local_story_025003639.html?keyword=topstory

[sycamorebacker]

nt

[Jason Svoboda]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDh1Jj2VNk

[SycfromBirth]

Any word on KDs recovery from shoulder surgery? I've read that it was really bothering him last year. I really hope he is 100% this year as he has shown flashes of brilliance in the past.

[long gone]

Any word on KDs recovery from shoulder surgery? I've read that it was really bothering him last year. I really hope he is 100% this year as he has shown flashes of brilliance in the past.

He can shoot the 3 pretty good. Would like to see him improve on his rebounding. A better KD will improve the team and we need him.

[sycamorebacker]

He can shoot the 3 pretty good. Would like to see him improve on his rebounding. A better KD will improve the team and we need him.

I think he might he have led the team in reb/min.

[Dgreenwell3]

It's tough to tell what position he would play on this team. Alot of questions to ask
Is he a 3 or 4? If hes a 3 can he guard that position? If hes a 4 can he guard that position?

[sycamorebacker]

It's tough to tell what position he would play on this team. Alot of questions to ask
Is he a 3 or 4? If hes a 3 can he guard that position? If hes a 4 can he guard that position?

I think he's a tweener and it will depend on matchups. I think he would be a great defender on a 4 that's a mid-range jump-shooter.

[give me heart]

He creates a matchup problem. His length is unreal. He shoots over a three and drags out a four. Not only is he long but he can jump. IMO we haven't seen the best of Koang. The only thing holding him back is himself.

[Dgreenwell3]

He creates a matchup problem. His length is unreal. He shoots over a three and drags out a four. Not only is he long but he can jump. IMO we haven't seen the best of Koang. The only thing holding him back is himself.
I agree it's just that it seems alot of talents end up wasting it with their headiness. I think Koang could be a valuable member of ISUs bench and maybe even a starter if he gets it together.

[Jason Svoboda]

Local paper article about him joining UNO.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120420/MAVS/120429982/1001