Efficient, physical forward who punished Big Sky defenses
Acliese was a breakout interior force for Eastern Washington in the 2021-22 season, averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds while shooting 52.6% from the field and earning All-Big Sky Second Team honors[1]. He brought real juice: 25 double-figure scoring games, 12 games above 20 points, and a 38-point eruption against Montana State that ranked among the biggest scoring nights in program history[1][8]. At 6-foot-6 and 235 pounds, he fit as a versatile, tough-motor forward whose efficient scoring and rebound production made him a plug-in fit for a team needing physicality and a reliable two-way presence[1][15].
