It wasn’t the prettiest but Monroe was nonetheless highly effective while racking up 12 points and pulling down what felt like at least that many rebounds. He thrived on the strength of his size, athleticism, and boundless energy while setting a hard-nosed tone on both ends of the floor. The hybrid forward was an effective dumpoff threat around the rim and stood out on the defensive end with his ability to slide his feet on the perimeter and contribute as a secondary rim protector. His runout dunk just before halftime was key toward establishing the Blue Pride’s momentum heading into the break. He’ll have a chance to emerge as a bona fide D1 prospect over the course of the spring and summer.

It wasn’t the prettiest but Monroe was nonetheless highly effective while racking up 12 points and pulling down what felt like at least that many rebounds. He thrived on the strength of his size, athleticism, and boundless energy while setting a hard-nosed tone on both ends of the floor. The hybrid forward was an effective dumpoff threat around the rim and stood out on the defensive end with his ability to slide his feet on the perimeter and contribute as a secondary rim protector. His runout dunk just before halftime was key toward establishing the Blue Pride’s momentum heading into the break. He’ll have a chance to emerge as a bona fide D1 prospect over the course of the spring and summer.