The Liberty Christian Lions look to be a team that can make a deep run in Class 1A and one of the guys that will be leading them this postseason is senior power forward Monte Dillard Monte Dillard 6'6" | PF Liberty Christian | 2026 State IN . The 6’6 prospect has been just a force for the Lions all season with 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for them. Having a player that can make an impact in the frontcourt like Dillard can give Liberty Christian a huge advantage in the Class 1A Tournament. You can watch him this week when Liberty Christian opens up Sectional play vs MTI Knowledge.

Liberty Christian’s explosive backcourt was a big part of Tuesday night’s win, but Dillard quietly contributed a double-double on the interior. The 6’6″ unsigned senior forward displayed his physicality on the glass and explosiveness out of the dunker’s spot throughout the game. Dillard posted a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds to help lead the Lions to a 69-65 win over University.

A move-in from the Evanston area in Illinois, Dillard has made an instant impact on one of the Class 1A favorites. He is a good athlete at 6’6″ that can play above the rim and run the floor well. Dillard was Liberty Christian’s leading scorer, putting up 16 points, a 68-44 loss to Class 4A Brownsburg on Saturday. Small college programs looking to add to their front court should have this under-the-radar name on their list this winter.

A big, physical forward that had a tall task facing the big front line of Brownsburg. Showed flashes of good footwork on the low block. Moves well for his size. Really good low post defender that walls up and plays without fouling. Quick leader that helps him be an elite rebounder and showed a soft touch on his putbacks.

One of the more impactful out-of-state transfers this season comes from the Liberty Christian Lions. Monte Dillard Monte Dillard 6'6" | PF Liberty Christian | 2026 State IN is a guy that helps Liberty Christian viewed as one of the favorites in Class 1A this season just by what he does in the post. A transfer from Evanston, Illinois, Dillard brings a rare combination of size, agility, strength, and is an elite rebounder as shown in the Lions’ first game of the season where he snagged 15 total boards. He will make an impact vs Brownsburg at Sneakers For Santa.

The addition of Dillard, a 6’6″ forward from Evanston, Illinois, will help keep Liberty Christian among the favorites in Class 1A for another season. He was an instant impact piece in June and really shined at the Charlie Hughes Showcase for the Lions. Dillard’s combination of size, agility, strength, and skill will make him a very tough matchup against 1A competition.

A move-in from Evanston in Illinois, Dillard caught our attention right away at the Charlie Hughes Showcase. The 6’6″ forward/center was an impact player for Liberty Christian showcasing his fluid athleticism and strength in the front court. Dillard can drive it at you, he can start the break after a rebound in transition, and he can bang around on the low block. The versatility to his offensive games is very intriguing. We definitely see attracting some college attention throughout his senior season.