Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Manute Bol:
- Full Name: Manute Bol
- Nationality: Sudanese-American
- Date of Birth: October 16, 1962
- Hometown: Gogrial, Sudan (now South Sudan)
- Height: 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m)
- Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
- Wingspan: 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m)
- Standing Reach: 10 feet 5 inches (3.18 m)
- Vertical Leap: 24 inches (61 cm)
- Shoe Size: 16 (US)
- Number: 10, 11, 4, 32
- Position: Center
- High School: Cleveland Heights High School (briefly)
- College: University of Bridgeport
- NBA Draft: 1985, Round 2, Pick 31 (Washington Bullets)
- Teams Played For:
- Washington Bullets (1985–1988)
- Golden State Warriors (1988–1990)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1990–1993)
- Miami Heat (1993–1994)
- Washington Bullets (1994)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1994)
- Golden State Warriors (1994–1995)
- Championship Rings: 0 (Did not win an NBA championship)
- Kids: Bol Bol (NBA player) and several others
- Siblings: Limited public information, but he came from a large family
Player Overview: Manute Bol was one of the tallest players in NBA history and an elite shot-blocker. He was also known for his humanitarian efforts in Sudan.
Fun Facts
- Manute Bol’s extraordinary standing reach allowed him to block shots with minimal jumping, making him one of the greatest shot-blockers in NBA history.
- His vertical leap was not particularly high due to his long frame and limited lower-body strength.