New Orleans’ 6-10 rim-protecting big is turning into a paint anchor
In the 2025-26 season, Churchill Abass has been a high-efficiency interior presence for New Orleans, averaging 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks while shooting 63.1% from the field across 33 games with 27 starts.[1][4] The selling point is obvious: he protects the rim, finishes hard, and has a real nose for dunks, with the Privateers noting he ranked among the Southland’s top shot-blockers and surged late by averaging 14.6 points and 7.6 rebounds over his last five games in January.[6][11] If you want a physical, defense-first frontcourt piece who can raise the floor without demanding touches, he’s a strong fit.[1][6][13]
