towering upside, still waiting on the breakout
In the 2025-26 season, Khaman Maker has flashed why evaluators still love the 7-foot-2 DePaul center: elite size, shot-blocking instincts, and a recruiting pedigree that once made him a top-25 center in the 2024 class.[1][2] He has been more of a low-minute rotational big than a featured scorer, but his rebound-and-rim-protect profile fits a team needing interior length, patience, and defensive upside.[1][4][8] The wildcard is availability and rhythm: he has battled a knee issue and has yet to log heavy, consistent minutes, so the fit is best for a program willing to develop a high-ceiling project rather than demand instant offense.[4][13]
