a 7-foot rim-protecting veteran with limited offensive polish
Khadim Gueye is a South Carolina big whose value comes from size, shot-blocking, and giving the Gamecocks a long, physical presence in the paint; in his 2016-17 season, he appeared in 28 games and averaged 0.9 rebounds and 0.3 blocks in 7.4 minutes, then played 17 games in 2017-18 with 0.7 rebounds per game[1][9][14]. He’s the kind of player who can change a possession without touching the ball much, but his career stat line shows limited scoring production, so he fits best as a depth, energy, and defensive-role piece rather than a featured frontcourt option[1][9][14].
