Xavier’s paint enforcer with legit efficiency
In the 2025-26 season, Jalen Reynolds gave Xavier a rugged interior presence, averaging 9.6 points on 63.4% shooting while finishing around the rim at an elite clip. He’s valuable because he brings old-school power: physicality, rebounding, and a reliable low-post scoring touch that can change the tone of a game. The bigger picture is fit—teams that need a tough, high-effort frontcourt piece get a player whose strength is paint defense and relentless energy, not flashy volume. He’s the kind of forward who makes opponents feel him every possession.
