a physical 6'8" forward who brought efficient scoring and interior control to Evansville
Hanavan stood out for Evansville as a big, efficient frontcourt scorer who could finish around the rim and hold his own in the paint; in a 2001 game against Western Kentucky, he scored 19 points while missing only two shots, and against UIC in 2002 he helped seal a win with late free throws. [1][2] The main appeal is straightforward: he gives a team size, post presence, and reliable touch under pressure, which is exactly the kind of low-drama, high-value fit coaches like in a forward.
