Sacramento State’s relentless interior grinder with upside
In the 2025-26 season, Mark Lavrenov emerged as a force for Sacramento State, averaging 9.9 points and 7.0 rebounds while starting 21 of 31 games, and he flashed real ceiling with a 17-point, 17-rebound outburst that tied for the third-most rebounds in a Sac State Division I game.[2][3][4] The 6-foot-8 forward is valued for toughness, motor, and inside rebounding, and he was even forced into center duty because of injuries around him—proof he can handle heavy responsibility when the lineup gets messy.[3][4] If a team wants a physical, high-effort frontcourt piece who competes like every possession owes him money, Lavrenov absolutely fits the bill.[3][4]
