Energetic, shot-blocking frontcourt presence with a proven Cincinnati pedigree
At Cincinnati, Maxiell was a high-motor big man whose calling card was interior defense and relentless effort: he averaged 15.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks as a senior, and finished his Bearcats career with 1,566 points and 252 blocks. He also flashed rim-protecting, game-changing upside in big moments, including a 22-point, 9-rebound, 6-block NCAA Tournament performance against Iowa. If you want toughness, paint defense and a player who competes every possession, he fits; the tradeoff is that his value is built more on impact and intensity than perimeter skill. [15]
