old-school Oakland big with a blue-collar inside game
David Ritzema is a former Oakland center known for his rugged post play, rebounding effort, and steady work ethic rather than flashy box-score stuff; Oakland’s own team notes said he spent a redshirt year improving his post game and was expected to add another capable inside presence. In his high-school days, he was praised as one of Michigan’s most improved players after averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds, which fits the profile of a tough, interior, team-first big. If you want a physical paint defender and rebounder with a lunch-pail mentality, he’s your guy.
