The story of the Panthers’ season has been the emergence up front of Stiehler, who’s already doubled his production from a season ago and continued a string of double-digit performances with a career-high 19 points. Stiehler showcased solid hands and efficient technique as a finisher around the rim, running the floor well for early position and embracing physicality with his strong frame. He has solid footwork in the post with a strong sense of leverage, and patience to let traffic clear before rising up under control. The emerging forward also flashed ability to make basic decisions as an elbow hub or in dribble handoffs, and was an active rim protector with 5 blocks. He’ll have to improve his touch and finesse inside, and is likely to have to keep growing or expanding away from the rim for the D1 level, but the Panthers look to have another scholarship-level frontcourt presence on their hands.

The story of the Panthers’ season has been the emergence up front of Stiehler, who’s already doubled his production from a season ago and continued a string of double-digit performances with a career-high 19 points. Stiehler showcased solid hands and efficient technique as a finisher around the rim, running the floor well for early position and embracing physicality with his strong frame. He has solid footwork in the post with a strong sense of leverage, and patience to let traffic clear before rising up under control. The emerging forward also flashed ability to make basic decisions as an elbow hub or in dribble handoffs, and was an active rim protector with 5 blocks. He’ll have to improve his touch and finesse inside, and is likely to have to keep growing or expanding away from the rim for the D1 level, but the Panthers look to have another scholarship-level frontcourt presence on their hands.