
Yale's Sam Kaplan: Reliable Ivy League Forward with Elite Shooting Touch
Sam Kaplan, Yale's 6-7 power forward from Worcester, MA, stands out as a career 49.4% field goal shooter (ESPN stats), peaking at 54.6% in 2006-07 when he ranked second in the Ivy League and captained the Bulldogs with 10.6 PPG. His consistent scoring (career 7.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG) and physical build make him a dependable mid-range threat and rebounder in the paint. Tough, leadership-driven player with no noted injury issues—perfect fit for teams needing gritty, efficient Ivy-caliber forwards who elevate team play without flash.