Cheikh Mbodj was Cincinnati’s rim-protecting anchor
In the 2012-13 season, Cheikh Mbodj gave Cincinnati a real interior presence, ranking 16th nationally and second in the Big East with 2.65 blocks per game while playing in all 34 games and starting 32. He was more than a shot-blocker: he shot 46.5% from the field, finished with 90 blocks, and had a reputation for improving his body and mobility after battling an ankle issue the year before. If you want a tough, defense-first center who changes shots and brings veteran steadying energy, that’s his lane.
