This seven-footer made his biggest impact on the defensive end, using his massive reach and wingspan to play vertical, deter drives, and alter shots or passes around the lane, including as a weak-side shot blocker. A raw prospect still developing his understanding of positioning and defensive rotations, but his physical tools give him clear long-term upside.

Raw center prospect with overwhelming length, size, with natural rim protection and low post presence. At times, he altered shots just by being in the right spot at the right time, often forcing his opponents to think twice before committing to the drive when he’s lurking inside the paint. Although his soft touch and coordination are still developing, the framework is there for a potential reliable paint and second chance putback finisher. Oftentimes Kiir made his biggest impact as an off-ball screener, developing instincts to free teammates even without needing touches. He set clean screens that forced defenders to fight over or switch, disrupted on-ball pressure, got shooters open on the wing, and gave guards a second angle anytime he re-screened. As his feel improves, Kiir will be able to turn his screening prowess into short rolls, slips, and quick dives.

At 6-foot-11, Atem is a stand-alone rim protector with exceptional timing and discipline. He goes up vertically with both arms extended, swatting away shots cleanly without fouling. His ability to read the offensive player’s gather and meet them at the rim separates him as an elite interior defender. Atem’s long frame and anticipation allow him to alter nearly every shot in his vicinity, anchoring the paint and deterring drives before they even happen.