Hakeem is a player who impacts winning in ways that extend beyond the box score, and those are players to build around. His motor and energy on the glass stand out as he keeps possessions alive and finishes plays through contact. Offensively, he moves well without the ball, finds scoring angles, and plays with soft touch inside after grabbing the rebound and going straight up. Defensively, he’s versatile. He defends multiple spots, alters shots, and sets the tone physically. South will lean on him heavily for a spark this season, and I expect for him to deliver in those minutes. He easily makes the jump onto the rankings after time on the watch list as a player to keep an eye on this season. 

Hakeem is a player who impacts winning in ways that extend beyond the box score, and those are players to build around. His motor and energy on the glass stand out as he keeps possessions alive and finishes plays through contact. Offensively, he moves well without the ball, finds scoring angles, and plays with soft touch inside after grabbing the rebound and going straight up. Defensively, he’s versatile. He defends multiple spots, alters shots, and sets the tone physically. South will lean on him heavily for a spark this season, and I expect for him to deliver in those minutes. He easily makes the jump onto the rankings after time on the watch list as a player to keep an eye on this season.