Canisius’ rangy, high-IQ forward who can score, pass, and rebound
Phil Valenti built his Canisius reputation as a versatile 6-foot-7 forward who did a little bit of everything: in the 2015 season he averaged 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 steals, and he later earned preseason All-MAAC recognition after a sophomore year that included 10.6 points per game before an ankle injury briefly sidelined him. His best differentiators are his passing feel from the frontcourt, ability to create turnovers, and competitive edge in big MAAC moments—plus a history of bouncing back from injury rather than disappearing. If you want a forward who can blend skill with grit, he checks a lot of boxes.
