7'1" Rim-Protection Big with Efficient Finishing Touch
Sage Tolentino is a low-usage, size-first forward for UNC Asheville whose value comes from efficient interior scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking rather than volume offense; in 2025-26 he played 27 games, averaged 9.2 minutes, and posted 30 points, 48 rebounds, and 13 blocks, while UNC Asheville noted a career-high 13 rebounds and five assists in one game. His biggest differentiator is his rare length at 7'1", which gives a team a true paint presence, but his fit is best for a system that can maximize rim protection and put-backs without needing him to create shots. [11][2]
