Karl Birgisson brings length, defensive pop, and a high-upside international frame to Holy Cross
In the 2025-26 season, Birgisson has been a low-usage forward for Holy Cross (IN), with his early-season stat line showing limited scoring but some defensive activity and rim help in spot minutes. At 6-foot-7, he offers the kind of size that can swing matchups without needing the ball, and his Icelandic background plus freshman-to-sophomore development arc suggests upside rather than polish. If you need a glue-guy forward who can grow into a bigger role, he’s worth a look; if you need instant offense, he’s not that guy yet.
