Uzoma Bonsu
BPittsburgh Vipers · Post Scorer / Anchor Big
College: Kansas · Orlando, Florida
Up-and-coming center
A fringe power forward averaging 15.6 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 1.3 APG. Excels in 10.4 RPG (98th pctl), 2.05 BPG (95th pctl) and 15.6 PPG (84th pctl). Limited by finishing (6 rating, 0th pctl) and isolation scoring (3 rating, 1st pctl).
30
Impact
2.5
CA
3.5
PA
20
Age
$4.0M
Strengths & Weaknesses (Win Model)
Strengths
Help Defense 15 (coef=0.0134)
Rim Protection 15 (coef=0.0122)
Foul Drawing 16 (coef=0.0080)
Post Execution 12 (coef=0.0061)
Weaknesses
Pick & Roll Execution 4 (coef=0.0152)
Inside Shooting 14 (coef=0.0145)
3PT Shooting 9 (coef=0.0122)
Athleticism 11 (coef=-0.0111)
Isolation Execution 3 (coef=0.0096)
Play Style
Driving Frequency
19%
Roll : Pop
72:28
Catch & Shoot : Pull-Up
82:18
Corner 3 : Above the Break
84:16
Positional Fit
Guard
0%
Wing
0%
Big
50%
Player Impact Breakdown
Below-average score driven by weak on-court impact (EPM). Defense is the primary value driver.
30
/ 100
#493 of 503
On-Court Impact (EPM) — 60% weight
-1.40z
EPM -3.71 (Off -2.17, Def -1.54)
Win-Model Ratings — 25% weight
-1.82z
Ridge coefficient score: -0.1029
Hidden Intangibles — 15% weight
+0.38z
WS/48 residual: +0.0198 (actual vs predicted from ratings)
Offense
27
#501
Defense
43
#437
Confidence
100%
2616 min
Tendencies
Salary
$4.0M
Years Left
3
Expiry
End of 2051
Option
Team Option
Status
Important Player
Trade Value
0.278
Contract Breakdown
| Season | Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2050-51 | $4,000,000 | |
| 2051-52 | $4,000,000 | Team Option |
| Total Owed | $8,000,000 |
Win Model Development
WM Score
1.879
Expected WM
2.228
Dev Residual
-0.3494
Peak Age
33
Peak WM
2.307
PA Tier
Medium
Upside Gap
1.0
Dev Status
Behind Curve
Win Model Score = sum(rating * Ridge coefficient). Measures predicted win contribution from ratings — unbiased across positions.
Win Model Trajectory
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Predicted Archetype
Offensive
Defensive