7-foot-1 rim protector brings size, efficiency and rebounding upside to Butler
Kevin Ndzie is an old-school center with a modern selling point: elite size at 7-foot-1, efficient finishing, and a reliable free-throw touch from his 2024-25 season in Italy, where he averaged 3.5 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 58% from the field and 82% at the line. He looks like a fit for teams that want interior length, board work, and low-usage defense-first minutes rather than a high-creation big; Butler also notes a 15-rebound game and 10 outings with seven or more rebounds, which hints at real glass-cleaning value.
