A former top-35 recruit who spent two years at Michigan, coming off the bench as a freshman and starting as a sophomore, albeit on a team that went 8-24. Transferred to UConn and blossomed beyond expectations, particularly down the stretch of his senior year when he led them back to the national championship game. Now viewed as a potential late-first round pick.
About
2026 First Team All-Big East averaging 14.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and shooting 60.7% from the floor.
Upped his production to 19.5 points and 13.2 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament, including a 31-point, 27-rebound game in the round of 64 (first player since 1968 with 30/25+).
Came off the bench in all but one game in his first season at UConn, averaging 9.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 19.9 minutes.
Strengths
NBA-ready body and physical tools with a massive 7-5 wingspan, chiseled frame, willingness to be physical, agile feet, and vertical athleticism for his size.
Skilled big man, particularly on the interior, with good footwork and dexterity. Has a jump hook, but can also put the ball on the floor, be a big screener, pass, play out of dribble hand-off actions, and even make short floaters.
Versatile frontcourt defender who can both block shots and control the glass. Also moves his feet deceptively well when pulled to the perimeter and can be somewhat switchable.
Weaknesses
Inconsistent free-throw shooter (61.7%) and not yet a floor-spacer (didn’t make a 3-pointer in two seasons at UConn), albeit with some face-up touch to potentially develop.
Can try to do too much at times and overcomplicate things unnecessarily offensively, leading to turnovers. Can have some moments when he’s baited into silly fouls defensively as well.
Projects strictly as a center in the NBA and lacks ideal positional size for that archetype, despite a plethora of other physical tools to compensate.
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