Top-25 Center with Elite Size and High School Dominance for Stetson
Stefano Alesso Rodriguez is a 7'0" (2.13m) center for the Stetson Hatters who stands out as a Top 25 Center for the 2024 class and the second-best high school player in Connecticut [2][3]. His differentiator is his rare combination of elite height and proven scoring/rebounding dominance, averaging 23.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game in a Next Gen U20 event in Argentina [3]. Before college, he posted 18 PPG and 9.5 RPG at Bridgeport Prep, including a 38-point, 17-rebound game [3]. As a freshman with international U20 experience and a 2028 NBA Draft eligibility, he brings high intensity and a physical presence that fits teams needing a true rim protector and interior scorer [1][3].
