Paligo gave us a great look at what a true big can bring to the floor. He was a handful down low all summer, showing strong footwork and technique with a knack for finishing around the rim. He plays with plenty of toughness, consistently battles for position, boxes out and goes after rebounds. On the defensive end he protects the paint, challenges shots and can erase mistakes with his ability to block shots. Add in his size and the fact that he’s still growing into his frame, and there’s plenty of upside here. Paligo looks like a big with a lot of room to become an even bigger problem

Paligo made his presence known in the paint with his defensive impact and physical style of play. He consistently altered shots around the rim, using his timing and length to block shots and discourage opponents from attacking the basket. On the offensive end, he established position inside and finished efficiently around the rim, taking advantage of opportunities in the paint. His ability to control the interior on both ends of the floor gave his team a strong presence in the post and made him one of the top defensive performers on the day.

Paligo was an absolute force for Team Excellence at 6’6”. From the moment he stepped on the floor, you could tell he was going to make an impact, and he delivered in a big way. He played with tremendous poise, toughness and a level of maturity that reflected great coaching. Paligo never backed down from a challenge and consistently found ways to impose his will on the game. He was outstanding operating with his back to the basket and in the mid range, picking his spots and scoring efficiently. Just as importantly though his movement created easy opportunities for teammates. He also controlled the glass, generating second chance points and igniting transition opportunities with quick outlet plays

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.