7-foot Cal big Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut brings rim protection and deep-bench value
In the 2025-26 season, Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut is a raw but useful Cal forward whose size alone changes possessions: at 7-0, 210, he gives the Golden Bears length, interior defense, and emergency rim protection, including a key block in Cal’s 86-85 win at Miami. He appeared in 12 games as a transfer, and his profile points to a high-upside, energy-first big who can survive in limited minutes while adding academic discipline and long-term development value. If your team needs polish and production right now, he’s a project; if you want a massive, disruptive developmental piece, he’s interesting.
