low-usage Grand Canyon forward with a shooting-based skill set
Gerdes profiles as a **stretch forward** whose biggest value comes from spacing the floor—his high school résumé included 15.0 points per game and 39% shooting from three, and his Grand Canyon bio highlights that shooting touch as a separator. In college, his impact has been limited in the box score, so he reads more like a role-specific piece than a primary option, but that can still matter for teams needing size plus perimeter gravity. He also has the advantage of experience in a winning program environment, including GCU’s 2022 run to the NCAA Tournament.
