Max Van Laningham

Long Beach State-bound Max VanLaningham is a high-impact two-way big man

VanLaningham is a 6-8 center/forward who has been the engine for Woodcreek, averaging 17.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game in 2025-26 while ranking among the Capital Valley Conference scoring leaders.[1][4] He brings real value as a four-year varsity starter with physical interior presence, rim protection, and enough offensive polish to score efficiently and facilitate from the post, making him more than just a rebound-and-block specialist.[2][3][7] For Long Beach State, he looks like a mature, productive frontcourt fit who can defend the paint, finish possessions, and steady a lineup with dependable production.[3][6]