Acton Shirley

7-foot center Acton Shirley brings size, rebounding pedigree and low-usage interior presence

Acton Shirley is a classic paint anchor: a 7-foot center with proven rebounding chops from his earlier college stops, including 13.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game at Gardner-Webb, and a bulky frame that has grown to 260 pounds at IU Indy. His current IU Indy role has been limited, with nine appearances and modest box-score production, but his differentiator is obvious—he gives a roster real length, interior deterrence and a legitimate rebound-and-screen big who can change the physical tenor of a game. For a team needing size and rim presence, he is a fit if you value structure over stretch offense.