productive NC State frontcourt scorer with NBA-level rebounding instincts
As an NC State freshman in the 2007-08 season, J.J. Hickson averaged 14.9 points and 8.5 rebounds in 31 games, showing the kind of interior production that travels: strong finishing, active glass work, and dependable low-post efficiency.[9] His differentiator is physicality—he can impact a game without needing set plays run for him, and his rebounding motor plus ability to score through contact make him a useful fit for teams that want a hard-nosed frontcourt anchor.[9]
