Cleveland State Vikings' Rebounding Force (2002-2004)
Pape Badiane, a 6-11 French center for the Cleveland State Vikings, averaged 7.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in the 2002-03 season, showcasing dominant rebounding and interior presence with a near double-double (10 pts, 9 reb) vs. Virginia; his physicality and hustle made him a key big man, though a broken hand injury in Dec. 2003 disrupted momentum. A gritty pro prospect who later thrived in EuroLeague 2007-08 (14 games), Badiane fits teams needing tough, rebounding anchors—watch for his international pedigree and motor.
