Physical frontcourt veteran whose value starts on defense and the glass
Ekwu has been the kind of forward coaches trust when they need rim protection, rebounding, and toughness, highlighted by his 2015-16 season at Davidson when he led the team with 37 blocks and averaged 5.9 rebounds per game. His game is built less on flash and more on dependable interior work, and his history of playing through injury shows real grit, though durability has also been a recurring question after he missed the entire 2017-18 season and appeared in only 13 games in 2018-19. For a team needing size, physicality, and a defensive presence, he fits the blue-collar mold.
