Philipp Hartwich was Portland’s rim-protecting breakout big man
In the 2017-18 season, Philipp Hartwich transformed from a low-usage reserve into a true defensive anchor for Portland, averaging 5.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks while setting the school single-season blocks record and leading the WCC in blocks. His value was never just the box score: at 7-foot-2, he was a physical rim protector, a high-effort rebounder, and one of the Pilots’ most dependable interior defenders. If you need a center who changes shots, cleans the glass, and brings length with legit paint presence, Hartwich was absolutely worth caring about.
