Derrick Griffin brings old-school paint dominance for Texas Southern
Derrick Griffin’s Texas Southern calling card is relentless rebounding and rim protection: in the 2015-16 season, he averaged a double-double in SWAC play, led the league with 2.3 blocks per game, and finished with 17 double-doubles, a conference benchmark for consistency[6]. He also showed he can tilt games with sheer physicality, including a 17-rebound outing vs. Mississippi Valley State in 2016[15]. The big question isn’t talent — it’s fit and timeline, because his strongest value comes from being a bruising interior finisher and backline anchor who can change possession after possession[4][6].
