Rebounding Anchor, Rim Protector, and Low-Mistake Big
Trevor Thompson was a highly productive Ohio State center in 2016-17, averaging **10.6 points** and **9.2 rebounds** per game while adding **1.5 blocks** and leading the Buckeyes on the glass. His value comes from classic big-man traits that don’t need a lot of touches: size, rebounding, shot protection, and efficient interior scoring, which makes him the kind of frontcourt piece coaches trust to stabilize a lineup. He also had a strong motor and enough mobility to fit as a rim-running, paint-first center, though his game was more functional than flashy.
