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He might not be a great rebounder, but he is top 3 rim protector in the NCAA and he is also an elite finisher around the rim. He catches a lot of lobs but he also finishes everything else, you dont fall out of bed and shoot over 70% even for a big. He should be getting some all conference consideration IMOAB absolutely needs to work on getting stronger. I wonder how much this kid is still getting comfortable with his body.
I would love to see AB have that ferocity and determination to get rebounds the way we saw DHam in this game or Bazz in several games last season or KFree and JeffA in the past.
But I can live with the combo of AB blocking shots or intimidating players in the interior to force teams to play on the perimeter as long as someone on the team does what DHam has been doing lately or Bazz and DD did last season. The shot blocker will often be out of position and thats fine as long as everyone else knows they have to help and can be successful doing it.
Elite rim protecting athletic bigs who finish are probably the most sought after asset in basketball. Definitely needs more strength next year, but his sophomore season has been a treat.