Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Stef van Bussel, a 6’10 center A Duquesne Duke

**Posted by Bsduq2008** 5/01/2025 9:07 pm

Big Man - I like - need a veteran PG and I like this team’s makeup

https://x.com/hoopsnut351/status/1918122111131943267?s=46&t=xeUiwQII1BSP5UpjZNY3rA

Charleston transfer Stef van Bussel has committed to Duquesne.

The 6’10” redshirt sophomore center never suited up for the Cougars and redshirted this season.

Bussel previously played at Saint Louis where he averaged 1.6 points, and 2.6 rebounds in 7.7 minutes per game during the 2023-24 season.

Last edited by Bsduq2008 (5/01/2025 9:09 pm)

**Posted by DuqBlue** 5/01/2025 9:10 pm

Thanks.

**Posted by phil95** 5/01/2025 9:56 pm

I am pleased with this commitment. Another A-10 team saw fit to sign him out of high school/give him some experience,he is physically mature, & has multiple years of eligibility. Here's hoping he is 100% healthy!

More legit size (and hopefully depth)in the frontcourt to go with Hugley, Dixon, Necas, & Jellum. When was the last time the Dukes had 5 guys 6'9" or better?

Find that PG!!!

**Posted by Motor** 5/02/2025 8:47 am

Great job Coach Dru

I love this signing. The front court Center depth we need. And with 3 years availability can't lose despite the portal. If he stays he's probably in line for major minutes after this year. You can't sign too many stars as the play time isn't there for all he can now grow into a star!

Now as everyone keeps saying the experienced PG is next!!

Go DRUquesne!

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 5/02/2025 9:59 am

Welcome, Stef. Good depth piece. I don’t anticipate him moving the needle much this coming year, but a nice replacement for Wilborn (with an extra year of eligibility).

Waiting on the PG announcement.

**Posted by townsonkid** 5/02/2025 10:12 am

Needed another BIG man. And yes, all focus should be on the PG now. Get one of those, and lets roll!!!

**Posted by PistolPete** 5/02/2025 10:38 am

Love it, now let's get that experienced 6'2" PG!!!

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 5/02/2025 12:06 pm

PhoenixRising2 wrote:
Welcome, Stef. Good depth piece. I don’t anticipate him moving the needle much this coming year, but a nice replacement for Wilborn (with an extra year of eligibility).

Waiting on the PG announcement.

I went back and looked at Stef's advanced metrics during his limited minutes on poor SLU team om 2023-2024. I was pleased to see that he graded out fairly well offensively and OK defensively, but the numbers that stood out were the team numbers when he was on the court (having the team's highest offensive efficiency and 2nd highest defensive efficiency). Likely well coached and trained in fundamentals coming out of the Netherlands and his Germany playing days.

**Posted by phil95** 5/02/2025 2:03 pm

This is from before he went to St.Louis more than 2 years ago.

He appears to be a lefty with some ability to also finish with his right hand.

https://youtu.be/qA584EgD9gk?si=YbzmTCM5hRF2bNJ-

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**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 5/02/2025 4:36 pm

phil95 wrote:
This is from before he went to St.Louis more than 2 years ago.

He appears to be a lefty with some ability to also finish with his right hand.

https://youtu.be/qA584EgD9gk?si=YbzmTCM5hRF2bNJ-

Thanks for the find and the post. No doubt that he can dunk Hard to tell the level of competition, but he sure looks strong and space opens up around him. Good quick hands; hopefully his footwork has improved over the past couple of years.

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 5/02/2025 4:49 pm

Here are a few highlights from Stef’s time in Saint Louis
https://x.com/hoopscoopmedia/status/1773528262985093160

**Posted by WashPaRick** 5/02/2025 6:52 pm

Like the way he looks to box out for rebounds.

**Posted by luckymcd** 5/03/2025 8:52 pm

It's tough to put together a highlight reel for guys who do the dirty work, but I like what I see. Is he going to be an all-conference player? Likely not, but every good team has guys who do the dirty work behind the scenes.