LAS CRUCES, N.M. – After shuffling through offers from Power Five and high mid-major programs, Bol Kuir has made the decision to be an Aggie in 2022-23.
 
As announced Tuesday morning by NM State head coach Greg Heiar, the 7-foot-3-inch big man has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Aggies this fall.
 
Bol Kuir | C | Fr. | 7-3 | 220 | Belfry, Ken. /Belfry High School
• The South Sudan native is touted as a two-star recruit by Verbal Commits after picking up a basketball just three years ago.
• At Belfry High School, he drew attention with his size and has since raised eyebrows with his ability and skill – averaging 13.8 points, 13.4 rebounds and 4.2 blocks per game as a junior in his first year of high school basketball.
• Displayed incredible potential with monster stat lines in high school including a 42-rebound performance against Lawrence County High School that was coupled with 25 points and eight blocks.
• In a separate contest during his dominant stint with the Pirates, he tallied 32 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and five blocks.
• Helped lead Belfry to the third round of the Kentucky 2021 KHSAA State Playoffs – averaging two blocks per game on the way.
• His commanding presence helped him receive offers from programs including Texas, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Providence while also receiving some interest from Kentucky.
• The elite prospect has already appeared on NBA big boards and is considered one of the top six centers in the 2024 NBA draft class by NBA Draft Room.
 
What they're saying about Kuir
NM State head coach Greg Heiar | "Aggie Nation: I'm proud to announce the signing of Bol Kuir. Bol comes to us from South Sudan by way of Kentucky. He is a generational talent. His size alone makes him different and his dedication to getting better will fit right in as we prepare daily to become the best versions of ourselves. He can shoot it, handle it and defend multiple positions. I know Bol will become a fan favorite in a short amount of time because of his electric personality, his smile and his game. Bol's future is so bright! This is a great day to be an Aggie!"
 
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