Florida’s bruising, defense-first big man
In his Florida career, Patric Young was the classic throwback center: a physical rim protector, elite rebounder, and relentless interior presence who finished with 1,307 points and 849 rebounds in 150 games for the Gators. He never stretched the floor, but his efficiency around the basket, motor, and toughness made him a tone-setter on the 2013-14 Florida team that reached the Final Four. If you want a big who changes games with energy, defense, and paint pressure, Young was a fit; his story also carries real perspective, as he later survived a life-altering 2022 crash and became an example of resilience.
