Hayden Koval brings veteran rim protection and stretch-big utility to Cincinnati
In the 2021-22 season at Cincinnati, Hayden Koval averaged 3.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 12.4 minutes per game, but the real value was his rare 7-foot-1 size, shot-blocking résumé, and ability to drag opposing bigs away from the rim with a workable perimeter touch[1][7][14]. He is best viewed as a low-usage, high-specialty center: dependable on defense, experienced in multiple systems, and the kind of seasoned locker-room presence coaches trust when they need structure, length, and a little chaos insurance around the basket[1][7][13].
