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A versatile big man who can be effective in several spots on the court ... Bak, though a big man, has the ability to stretch defenses with his surprisingly reliable shooting from the perimeter ... an inexperienced, yet skilled player ... originally from Sudan and raised in Nairobi, Kenya ... after moving to the United States, he attended the American Heritage School in Plantation, Fla., for 2006-07, but did not play basketball ... relocated to California in the fall of 2007, sitting out the 2007-08 season as a transfer at Village Christian HS.
High School: In his senior season at Village Christian High School, Bak posted 18.2 ppg and 11.7 rpg, including scoring 31 points in a playoff game ... earned the Most Improved Player Award during at the end of his sophomore season ... named an Academic All-American ... played for the Double Pump club team.
Personal: Bol Bak Deng ... born Dec. 27, 1989, in Sudan ... parents are Bol and Elizabeth Bak ... has six siblings ... undeclared major.
