Linguard Jr. brings rim protection, rebounding, and a real offensive surge for USF
Carlton Linguard Jr. is a productive, experienced center for San Francisco who started all 35 games in 2024-25, averaged 8.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and a team-high 32 blocks, and then turned it up in the postseason with 16.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game over USF’s two NIT games. His value goes beyond box scores: he gives the Dons legitimate interior defense, stretches the floor enough to matter, and has shown he can spike his scoring in bigger moments. He looks like a strong fit for a team needing rim protection, toughness, and a big who can contribute on both ends.[1][2]
