Lars Thiemann gives LMU a true 7-foot-1 paint anchor with pro-level size and shot-blocking touch
Thiemann is a classic rim-protecting center whose value goes beyond modest scoring: he brings elite size, interior defense, and rebound utility, with ESPN listing him at 5.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 53.5% shooting for Loyola Marymount[3]. He has also shown he can produce more when asked, including a 14-point, 10-rebound game in recent play[1]. The big differentiator is his footprint in the lane—at 7'1", he changes shot selection and gives a team a physical half-court presence, making him a useful fit if you need size, defense, and low-maintenance frontcourt minutes[5][6].
