NC State’s bruising paint anchor with proven big-game value
In the 2023-24 season, River Baldwin gave NC State a sturdy inside presence, averaging 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while leading the team in field-goal percentage, free-throw percentage and rebounding impact. She stands out for physicality, efficient scoring around the rim, and a willingness to do the ugly work on the glass and defensively; the knock is durability, as an ankle injury in January 2024 interrupted her season. If you want a center who can punish mismatches, clean the glass and bring veteran toughness, she’s the real deal.
