Isaiah Hicks brings efficient interior scoring and glass-cleaning grit to UNC
In the 2016-17 season at North Carolina, Isaiah Hicks averaged 11.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and shot 57.6% from the field, with a team-best 45% of his rebounds coming on the offensive end[1][2]. The big differentiator is his pro-style efficiency around the rim and his underrated physicality: UNC listed him as a defensive-game standout 25 times and noted his high motor, plus he was a face-up/high-post scorer who could punish mismatches[2][13]. If you want a forward who finishes plays, rebounds his area, and adds toughness without needing the ball much, Hicks fits nicely—his game was built for value, not vanity.[2][13]
