Smart, award-winning forward with real two-way value
Zilli stood out at UNC Asheville as a productive, high-IQ forward who earned Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year twice, signaling the kind of reliability coaches love off the floor as much as on it. In the 2016-17 season, he played 23 games with 13 starts, averaged 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in limited minutes, and flashed rim protection with a career-high-tying three blocks in one game. If you want a disciplined, team-first frontcourt piece who brings toughness, academic maturity, and steady effort, he fits the profile.
