Chol Marial brings elite size and rim protection to SJSU
In the 2024-25 season, Chol Marial gave San Jose State a true old-school paint presence: 7-foot-2 length, strong shot-blocking, and efficient finishing around the rim, averaging 1.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 28 games with 31 total blocks, good for second on the team.[4][8] His value is less about box-score fireworks and more about deterrence—he can change shots, anchor lineups defensively, and give a team a giant target inside, though his history of limited production and injuries means he’s best viewed as a specialized role center rather than a volume scorer.[4][14]
