Rider’s clutch, high-motor frontcourt glue guy
Tank Byard isn’t a volume scorer, but in the 2024-25 season he delivered real-value winning plays for Rider: 3.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, plus a season-high 12 points in the comeback win at Niagara and the buzzer-beating putback to beat Siena. He looks like a coach-friendly fit because he plays with urgency, finishes possessions, and shows up in pressure moments; the downside is that his impact is more situational than star-level, so he fits best as a hard-nosed role forward rather than a featured offensive engine.
