Butler Bulldogs Bolster Frontcourt: Meet Kevin Ndzie, the 7-Foot-1 NBA Prospect from Cameroon

Big Addition for Bulldogs

• Butler basketball has signed 7-foot-1 center Kevin Ndzie for the 2025-26 season.
• Nzie, a 22-year-old from Yaounde, Cameroon, brings professional experience from Italy and international play for his national team.

European Pro Background

Ndzie most recently played with Urania Milano in the Italian Serie A2, averaging 4.1 points and 4.3 rebounds across 34 games. He shot an impressive 56.3% from the field and 80% from the free-throw line, showcasing his efficiency around the basket.

Prior to joining Butler, Ndzie played for the Cameroon Senior National Team in qualifying games for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket tournament, further honing his skills on the international stage.

path to Butler

Ndzie was initially expected to sign with Valtur Brindisi for the upcoming season but decided to explore other options after the club signed another big man. Following his departure from Valtur Brindisi’s training camp, Ndzie obtained the necessary paperwork to transfer to Butler, with his contract terminated the following day.

“Playing in Europe and representing Cameroon in international competition has given Kevin tremendous experience that he will bring to our program. His length really stands out and will be impactful in our league. We are excited he’s a Bulldog.”

Acing the Frontcourt Depth Chart

Standing at 7-feet-1 with a 7-4 wingspan, Ndzie is a mobile big who will provide valuable depth behind Drayton Jones and Yohan Traore, giving the Bulldogs the best frontcourt depth since Thad Matta’s return to the program.

Join the Bulldogs as a Junior

Ndzie is enrolled at Butler and will be a junior academically. With 15 scholarships allocated, the Bulldogs are set to welcome the promising big man for the upcoming season.

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