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Bamba breaks NBA combine record with 7-10 wingspan

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Top prospect Mo Bamba's athleticism, speed, and length have NBA front offices drooling over his defensive potential.

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Bamba's measurements came in from the combine on Thursday, and the 20-year-old Harlem native was listed at 7-feet tall. He also has an absolutely zany 7-foot-10 wingspan, blowing by previous record holder Rudy Gobert's wingspan of 7 feet, 8 inches.

Bamba is going to be an absolute terror as he develops. He averaged 3.7 blocks per game in college, and has the skill set to be a game-changer on the defensive end.

During his one-and-done season at Texas, he averaged 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds over 30 games. His college career culminated in an opening-round NCAA tournament loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack.

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