I caught up with Adama Bal to discuss his breakout junior season at Santa Clara. Named First Team All-WCC, he averaged 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, sparking NBA intrigue with his unique offensive attack, characterized by long strides, nifty changes of speed, and polished touch around the rim with his 6-foot-11 wingspan.

Bal, who stepped onto the Arizona campus at just 17 as the youngest player in college basketball, reflected on his growth and the lessons learned throughout his two seasons there. We also discussed transitioning from an end-of-the-rotation player to being at the top of scouting reports, France's growing NBA pipeline, and his mindset heading into the NBA Draft Process.