Zach Close gives New College a long, defensive frontcourt presence
In the 2025-26 season, Zach Close is a 6'8" forward for New College of Florida who has shown value as a rebounder, rim protector, and low-drama glue guy rather than a volume scorer[1][6][13]. His profile is built around size, interior defense, and steady frontcourt minutes, with reports noting an eight-point, four-rebound, one-block performance in an exhibition and block production that has ranked among the team’s leaders[6][13]. If a team wants a physical, effort-first forward who can defend the paint and do the dirty work, Close looks like a fit; if it needs a featured offensive creator, he’s not that guy[1][11].
