old-school paint banger with a tourney-era impact
In the 2015-16 season, DeBerry gave Cincinnati a bruising interior presence: 6.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game in 14.7 minutes, while shooting 68.3% from the line and 56.4% from the field[1]. His calling card was rim protection and efficiency, but the real differentiator was how he held up in high-leverage moments—he was trusted in the NCAA tournament and delivered a career-high 18 points against Saint Joseph’s[1]. If your team wants a physical, low-ego center who plays hard, finishes around the rim, and can survive in a defensive role, he fits. If you need spacing or modern stretch-big skills, that’s not his lane[1].
