The St. John’s DME transfer impressed on the defensive end, controlling the glass and blocking shots throughout the weekend. Every bit of 7 feet, Wunrok runs the floor well enough to thrive within CATS Academy’s up-tempo system. His combination of size, mobility and rim protection gives the program a defensive anchor capable of making an immediate impact.

Wunrok has tantalizing physical tools. The 6-foot-11 center has ridiculously long arms, and he knows how to use them. At this week’s open gym, the senior probably led the team in blocked shots and made some insane finishes in the lane, including one up-fake and lefty touch shot that shocked me. Wunrok is definitely still a work in progress and has some rawness to him, but the potential is through the roof.

Making his debut with CATS after transferring in from St. John’s Northwestern (WI), Wunrok showed why he’s been on D1 radars for years as part of a loaded Team Herro group that’s been among the best 2027 teams in the country over the past few years on the circuit. Wunrok is blessed with a rare intersection of length and mobility that he puts to use on both ends of the floor, serving as a valuable rim protector and an efficient finisher off lobs or dumpoffs. He was effective playing out of ball screens, showing nice chemistry and timing with his point guards, and impressed on the other end with his ability to get up to the level of the screen before recovering back to the rim. Wunrok also showed flashes of touch and offensive skill that will be interesting to track into the winter. His physical tools and willingness to shine in his role are sure to continue attracting a wide range of D1 interest as he establishes a presence in the New England region.