Paligo has positioned himself as the watchlist continues to expand as a name worth tracking closely moving forward. The 6’6” forward brings intriguing long term upside with the way he impacts the game inside the half court. He plays with patience beyond his age, operating comfortably from the block or high post while consistently making smart reads with the ball. His ability to facilitate through handoffs, set physical screens, rebound and communicate defensively gives him value on every possession. What stands out most is how naturally he understands his role and executes it. If his confidence and offensive aggressiveness continue developing, Paligo’s stock should keep climbing

Paligo established himself as a dominant presence on the boards, consistently controlling the glass on both ends of the floor. His effort and physicality allowed him to secure rebounds in traffic, creating second chance opportunities for his team while limiting those for opponents. Paligo also showed the ability to convert inside, battling for position and finishing around the rim. What makes his game even more intriguing is his ability to step out and knock down shots from beyond the arc, adding versatility for his team. His combination of interior strength and perimeter capability makes him a unique and promising prospect as he continues to develop.

Paligo is a 6’6 big with clear upside for Team Excellence , and that pops off the page when you first see him. Paligo shows a strong feel for how to operate within his role and understands who he is as a player. Throughout the weekend, he looked very comfortable on the block and at the high post. He reads the floor before making his move, and they used him to operate the offense on DHO’s as well as just a face game from higher. He’s dangerous in the half-court set because he sets strong screens, rebounds, and communicates where guys are supposed to be on both ends of the floor.  His size and patience already translate, and as his confidence grows, his ceiling continues to rise. Big weekend for him.