Taylor Bessick brings old-school rim protection to Iona
Taylor Bessick is the kind of forward who changes possessions with effort: Iona’s notes describe him as a physical post presence who, in the 2016-17 season, averaged 3.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and a team-best 1.2 blocks in just 13.5 minutes per game, and one game recap highlighted five blocks against Oregon in the NCAA Tournament. He’s a fit for teams that value toughness, screening, and paint defense over shot volume — basically, a lunch-pail big who makes opponents earn every inch.
