7'1" Romanian Center Dorin Buca: Active-Hand Rim Protector with 50.7% FG in 2025-26
Dorin Buca, a 7'1" (listed 7'2") Romanian center for Kansas State, differentiates himself with active hands and a traditional vertical rim-protecting style, averaging 3.2 PPG, 3.3 RPG, and 50.7% FG in the 2025-26 season after posting 5.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 1.2 BPG at Akern Libertas Livorno. His intensity is evident in seven double-digit scoring games and a five-block performance, while his 23-year-old maturity and big-body presence make him a reliable, low-turnover fit for teams needing defensive stability and efficient interior scoring rather than flashy playmaking.
