the veteran rebounder who quietly did the dirty work for UCF
In the 2016-17 season at UCF, Nick Banyard was a dependable frontcourt presence who played in all 36 games, started 22, averaged 6.2 points and 6.0 rebounds, and led the Knights with a 47.1% three-point mark. He brought a versatile, stretch-forward skill set with real rebounding juice, enough shooting to punish sagging defenses, and a knack for timely plays — including a game-winning shot at UMass and a crucial block in the NIT. If your team wants an experienced, low-maintenance glue guy with toughness and spacing, he fits the bill.
