2024 Top-30 C John Bol commits to Florida

Wichita (Kan.) Sunrise Christian four-star center John Bol tells On3 he has committed to Florida. 

The 7-foot-2 class of 2024 big man originally from South Sudan chose the Gators over offers from Missouri, Michigan, Wake Forest, Texas, UConn, USC, among others. 

Bol discussed his commitment to Florida with On3.

“I feel like Florida is the best fit for me and my skillset,” he says. “Ultimately, going to the league is my goal and I feel Florida can get me there.”

Bol has one more year of high school left, but he’s already looking forward to getting down to Gainesville.

“I am blessed and excited to be going to Florida,” he says. “I can’t wait to start winning championships and bring the old winning days back to Florida.”

Bol ranks as the No. 28 overall prospect and No. 2 center in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Bol Scouting Report

“John Bol is a unique athletic specimen. At over 7 feet tall, his agility and his ability to move are not like other players his size. He has defensive upside as a weak side rim protector and someone who can move his feet when switching along the perimeter. Bol will need to add strength; he is currently very thin. He gets moved off his spots on both ends of the floor easily. The added strength could help him become a better post-defender and finish better in the paint. Offensively, Bol is at his best with putbacks and in lob situations. His offensive game is pretty limited right now; he has touch but needs to develop his range and some low post moves. However, his height allows him to be a vertical lob threat, and he has good hands and dexterity in the air. Bol has an intriguing upside. His flashes are starting to produce now with more strength and continued minutes and reps there is a lot of ceiling to fill.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw