Stony Brook’s steady, defense-first forward with real starter value
In the 2024-25 season, Lauren Filien became a dependable frontcourt piece for Stony Brook, starting 22 of 28 games and averaging 3.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game while ranking among the team’s top rim protectors with 27 blocks. Her game is built on effort, physicality, and defensive reliability rather than high-volume scoring, which makes her especially valuable if your team needs toughness, rebounding, and a low-drama, high-motor forward. She also showed growth from her earlier role, which is a good sign for a coach looking for a hard-nosed system fit.
