7-foot freshman Arden Begaj gives North Florida a high-upside frontcourt presence
Begaj looks like a developmental swing with real value: a 7-foot forward who has already shown scoring touch, rebounding, and rim protection on the international stage, including **11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks per game** at the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket Division B for Albania. He stood out earlier at the 2024 FIBA U18 Division B event too, where he led Albania with **14.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game**, suggesting a player who can impact both ends when given touches. For a team, he fits best as a long, mobile big with upside if his frame, consistency, and college-level physicality keep trending up.[2][11][13]
