Cal’s productive, high-motor big who quietly did the dirty work
In the 2013-14 season, Richard Solomon gave California a rugged interior presence, averaging 10.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while starting 29 of 30 games, and he had already shown double-double potential in 2012-13 with 6.0 points and 6.2 rebounds before a costly academic suspension interrupted his momentum[9][10][11]. His calling card was rebounding, rim protection, and energy—plus the kind of physical, no-nonsense play coaches love because it travels even when shots don’t. If you need a tough frontcourt rebounder who can anchor the glass and tilt possessions, Solomon is your guy; if you need spacing or perimeter flair, look elsewhere.
