Adem Bona is a Nigerian-Turkish professional basketball player currently with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. In high school, he earned the distinction of being a McDonald's All-American. During his time at UCLA, he was recognized for his defensive prowess, earning a spot on the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team and being named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2023. In 2024, he continued to excel, receiving first-team All-Pac-12 honors and being voted the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year before being drafted by the 76ers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.
Adem Bona continues strong production, logging five blocks in a single game. His performance stands out even amidst the Sixers' ongoing losing streak, demonstrating his NBA potential and solidifying his presence.
In March 2003, Adem Bona Okoro (born Ikechukwu Stanley Okoro) was born. He is a Nigerian-Turkish professional basketball player.
In February 2019, Adem Bona moved to Pınar Karşıyaka and continued competing at the youth level.
On October 30, 2019, Adem Bona made his professional debut for Pınar Karşıyaka, playing one minute in a 77–57 win over Donar in the FIBA Europe Cup.
On September 18, 2020, Adem Bona joined Prolific Prep in Napa, California, to continue his career.
On November 1, 2021, Adem Bona committed to playing college basketball for UCLA, choosing them over an offer from Kentucky.
In 2022, Adem Bona started his freshman season at the University of California, Los Angeles, facing initial challenges with foul trouble and dropped passes.
In 2022, Adem Bona was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class.
In January 2023, Adem Bona was named the Pac-12's freshman of the week after scoring the go-ahead basket in a comeback win over Washington State. He then had a season-high 18 points in a victory against Washington.
In 2023, Adem Bona participated in the NCAA tournament, where he reaggravated a shoulder injury. He later declared for the 2023 NBA draft, while retaining his college eligibility, but withdrew after surgery for a torn labrum.
In 2023, Adem Bona was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team and voted the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.
In 2023, Adem Bona worked on his offensive game while recovering from injury. In the 2023-24 season opener, he achieved career-highs with 28 points and four blocks in a win over Saint Francis.
In July 2024, Adem Bona was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft with the 41st overall pick.
On October 23, 2024, Adem Bona made his NBA debut in a 124-109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Throughout his rookie season, Bona has been assigned several times to the Delaware Blue Coats.
In 2024, Adem Bona was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection and voted the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. He was also selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.
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