Louisiana’s Rim-Protecting, High-Motor Two-Way Forward
In the 2018-19 season, JaKeenan Gant was a matchup headache for Louisiana, averaging 20.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game while earning a second straight Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year nod. He stood out as a legit two-way forward: elite rim protection, strong rebounding, efficient scoring, and enough perimeter touch to stretch defenses. The bigger picture? He brought intensity, toughness, and proven production in big moments—plus a 45-point outburst that screams alpha scorer. If you want a forward who can change games on both ends, he was the real deal.
