UNC basketball product Armando Bacot went undrafted last year despite finishing his Tar Heel career as the program’s all-time leading rebounder and double-double producer. And the 6-foot-11, 240-pound forward/center hasn’t logged a single appearance in an NBA regular season contest.
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But by no means has Bacot disappeared from the sport. No, the 25-year-old is fresh off an impressive NBA G League rookie campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.
As was the case throughout his UNC basketball playing days, Bacot was a consistent force all season, earning an invite to NBA All-Star Weekend’s G League Up Next Game before snagging his first G League Player of the Week honor in early March.
The following Armando Bacot appreciation post, courtesy of the NBA G League’s official social media account this week, points to the Virginia native’s five 30-point performances. Those statement efforts featured two eye-popping double-double shows: 35 points and 14 rebounds in one plus 34 points and a whopping 25 boards in the other.
There was NO STOPPING Armando Bacot! 💪
The former @UNC_Basketball legend averaged 18.2 PPG and 9.5 RPG during his rookie season with the @memphishustle. Bacot had five 30+ point games including 35 PTS/14 REB vs. the Capitanes and 34 PTS/25 REB vs. the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/r7veOap5DE
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) June 12, 2025
Bacot averaged 18.2 points and 9.5 rebounds for the season.
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