IBL 2022-23 page 2

Paulin Mpawe (211cm - 109kg)  Univ. of Idaho

Noteworthy:  vertical leap 35" (89cm)  :  wingspan 83" (211cm)


Skilled Big man that can play and guard multiple positions on the floor. Great athlete with long wiry frame that can rebound, run the floor, block shots, and has high motor.

Paulin Mpawe has quality size and athleticism and is an excellent rebounder with offensive skills.  He plays very good defense and runs the floor extremely well. Paulin has a long wing span and has a great character; he is a very coachable and his upside potential is unlimited. He is a quality solution for teams looking for a very talented inside play that is a very all-around player. 

Karamoko "Moko" Cisse (200cm - 104kg) (Rider University)

Karamoko or “Moko” is a presence in the paint on both ends of the court. He is a shot-blocker and physical rebounder on both ends of the court.  He is strong in the post and will finish at the basket. He can also face up and knockdown the midrange jump shot.

 

"Moko … to rebound, defend, take care of the ball, score when opportunities present themselves in the post, … (provide) his physicality," said Rider University Head Coach Kevin Baggett.

Dalarian Williams(200cm) (Life Univ.)  2017 NABC NAIA Player of the Year: 

2017 1st Team All-American : 2017  Final 4

21.6 points: 7.2 rebounds: 1.5 assists: 1.2 steals: 1.0 blocks per game: FG% - 53.7%: 37 games played

Dalarian is long, versatile athletic player who can score, rebound and defend. “Life’s Dalarian Williams is really good.  He’s smooth and finishes really well. Athletic, but under control...Very effective in the post, but somewhat undersized as a post player, BUT is long and athletic and creates a mismatch issue with his quickness.  He pops out and handles the ball really well.  Just a highly effective, good player.  Nice demeanor.”   John McCarthy the Founder of Small College Basketball

Chris Barnes (196cm -94kg) (Life University & Eastern Michigan University)

Chris is a fast, explosive athletic (vertical leap of 42" (107cm) player with great length   He plays down hill, a slasher who can get to the basket and finish.  He has a strong mid-range game and can shoot the 3-pointer. Chris is strong rebounder and a versatile defender who is able to guard multiple positions, either in the post and on the perimeter.

Logan Hicks (188cm - 84kg) (UMH-Baylor University)

2022 - 18 points: 4 assists: 8.6 rebounds: 1.4 steals: 1.8 blocks per game 3PT% - 37.6%:

 Logan has deep 3PT range (shot 45.6% in 2022).  He is a true point guard that can slash through the lane, getting great looks for himself as well as getting his teammates involved. Logan plays both ends of court, as he is a quality defender and an excellent rebounder from the guard position.

Jamal Ray (188cm) LSU Shreveport  earned All-American recognition

2018 All-American: 2018 RRAC Defensive Player of the Year: 2018 Final 4 led NAIA in double-doubles in 2018 

Jamal is physical athletic guard who has a strong all-around game.  He can score from the perimeter with deep 3-point shooting range, creating off the dribble and posting up other guards.  What separates Jamal is his defense (on and off the ball) and rebounding earning the Conference defensive player of the year award and leading the entire NAIA in Double-Doubles posted in 2018 while helping lead his team to the National Final Four. 

Aamahne Santos (Jacksonville University)

2022 1st overall draft pick Cape Verde player draft by Achada Panthers 23 points: 6 assists: 5 rebounds: 3 steals per game

Aamahne is a shifty floor general. a true PG (led NJCAA Region VI in assists to turnover ratio) and leader who is a good 3PT shooter (NCAA D1 career 3PT% - 35.4%) He has very good ball-handling skills and is able to get into the paint to score the basket or set-up a teammate.  Aamahne is strong and athletic, a player who can finish at the basket and has a midrange game to compliment his deep 3-point shooting range.  

Jacksonville Head Coach Tony Jasick: "Aamahne is a winner who can really run a team. Having played for Chad Eshbaugh at Cloud, Aamahne will be well-prepared to make the transition to JU."

Tyquan Scott (200cm -- 111kg)

2020 - Satria Muda, IBL:  2018-2019 Nicaragua

Tyquan is an explosive athlete who plays above the rim.  He's a finisher with a big body who plays with length.  He can score in the post, mid-range and shoot the 3-pointer.  He's a strong rebounder and defender who blocks shots.  He is consistently working on his game and getting better.

"His work ethic and leadership are critical to this team’s excellence." “Tyquan has made it a habit of working hard. This will lead him and the team to a successful season.” Herkimer Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Lee 

Colin Jones (196cm - 111kg)   

2022 stats (Mexico)  -  20 points: 7 rebounds per game

2021: 32 points per game:  FG% - 53%: 3PT% - 41%

2019 - 15.3 points: 5.3 rebounds: 1.6 steals: FG% - 50.6%: 3PT% - 42.1%

Big powerful player who is a surprisingly agile player, a combination of power, agility and skill.  Can score in post, shoot from 3-point range and has ball handling skills to take a defender with a variety of moves.

Head Basketball Coach Mike Ingram on Colin Jones, "(He) can catch other teams off guard with his diverse skillset."

 "He's a gamer," Ingram said. "He surprises a lot of people when we play them. He's such a skilled basketball player … he can play outside, inside, he can put the ball on the floor, he can pass it and he can rebound.  "He's a guy we can run plays to and he'll get a bucket. He'll get open, he'll score and he'll hit his free throw also."

Dwight Alex Cole (200cm - 111kg)

Alex is big physical player who can also stretch the floor with his 3-point shot. 

Leland Green (188cm) (U of Hawaii /Humboldt St)

Leland is a shooter with an accurate 3PT shot who can also get to the basket and finish. He has good ballhandling skills, sees the court well and is a willing passer.  Leland is a good athlete, he is a strong defender and rebounds well.