Five centers still on the board for UNC

Mar 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas center Julius Halaifonua (11) controls the ball against Connecticut Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

• As a sophomore at Georgetown, Halaifonua averaged 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 blocks in 19.8 minutes.
• He shot 60.8% from the field (113-for-186), including 27.3% from 3-point range (6-for-22), and was 65.2% on 2-point attempts.
• EvanMiya grades: Overall B+; Offense B+; Defense B+; Scoring Volume B+; Rebounding B; Playmaking B; Court Impact C-.

Austin Maurer, 7-0, 235, Seattle

Jan 2, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Seattle U Redhawks center Austin Maurer (34) dunks the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 80-72 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

• As a sophomore at Seattle, Maurer averaged 7.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, .9 blocks, 0.5 assists and 0.6 steals in 17.9 minutes.
• He was 94-for-180 (52.2%) from the field, including 10-for-39 (25.6%) from the perimeter.
• He shot 59.6% from inside the arc.
• EvanMiya grades: Overall B; Offense C+; Defense B+; Scoring Volume B-; Rebounding A-; Playmaking C-; Court Impact A.

Devin Williams, 6-10, 220, Florida Atlantic

Jan 29, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) drives against Florida Atlantic Owls forward Devin Williams (1) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

• Averaged 7.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks. 1.3 assists and 0.2 steals in 23.8 minutes per game.
• Went 101-for-198 (51.0%) from the field, including going 15-49 (30.6%) from beyond the arc
• Spent first two seasons at UCLA
• EvanMiya grades: Overall B; Offense B-; Defense B+; Scoring Volume C; Rebounding B; Playmaking C; Court Impact C.

Ben Hefty, 7-0, 255, Boston University

Mar 11, 2026; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston University Terriers forward Ben Defty (14) reacts after a foul in the second half against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in the Patriot League Championship at Stabler Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

• In his sophomore season at Boston U., Hefty earned All-PAtriot League honors after averaging 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 19.9 assists 1.7 blocks
• Went 197-284 (69.4%) from the field
• EvanMiya grades: Overall B; Offense B; Defense B; Scoring Volume A-; Rebounding A-; Playmaking D+; Court Impact C+;

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