Leyla Ozturk is Manhattan’s high-motor defensive anchor with a versatile scoring touch
Ozturk’s value is bigger than the box score: in the 2024-25 season, she started every game for Manhattan, averaged 31.0 minutes, and showed two-way impact with reliable rebounding and enough perimeter skill to stretch defenses, while her signature strength is rim protection—she set a MAAC Tournament single-game record with 8 blocks and had multiple 20-point flashes, including a career-high 22 points earlier in the season. She looks like a fit for teams that want a physical, experienced forward who can defend, rebound, and impact winning without needing the offense built around her.[1][5][8][12]
