7-foot-2 rim protector with real rebounding value and upside
Alaaeddine Boutayeb is a **huge interior presence** for Rider at 7'2", and his best value comes from size, rebounding, and shot-blocking rather than high-volume scoring. In 2024-25, he played a limited bench role for Rider, averaging 2.0 points in 13 games with flashes of efficiency around the rim, while his earlier stop at Miami Dade showed he can produce when given minutes, posting 10.9 points and 7.4 rebounds on 52.2% shooting in 2023-24. He looks like a fit for teams needing a developmental center who can alter shots and clean the glass more than create offense.[3][7][9]
