Darrion Baker brings efficient interior scoring and real defensive pop to SIUE
In the 2025-26 season, Darrion Baker gave SIUE a sturdy frontcourt presence: he averaged 7.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in about 20 minutes per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 48.5% from three, a rare combo for a 6'8" forward. He also flashed upside with a career-high 20-point, 9-rebound game in 2026, and his high school profile—14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks per game as a senior—fits the same mold: active, physical, and disruptive. If a team wants a tough, efficient role big who can finish, stretch, and defend, Baker is a sneaky good fit.
