Late-Blooming, Hard-Playing Big Man Who Ramped Up His Production at USF
In the 2015-16 season, Jaleel Cousins emerged as a productive interior presence for South Florida, improving from 2.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game the prior year to 8.2 points and roughly 8 rebounds through his first 15 games, according to the American Athletic Conference. His value wasn’t just stats: the reporting credited offseason self-driven conditioning and a clear work-ethic jump, suggesting a player whose motor and development were real differentiators. If you need a center who rebounds, battles, and can outwork bigger-name talent, he’s worth a look.
