The freshman is leading the Arizona Wildcats in points (15.9) and rebounds (7.4) per game, while shooting 49 percent from the field and an impressive 46 percent from 3-point land.
The 7-footer is able to score at all three levels of the floor, and has been a model of consistency, scoring in double figures in all but one game this season.
That said, if there is a weak point to Markkanen’s game, it’s his defensive ability. More specifically, his ability — or lack thereof — to defend without fouling.
“I think the one thing that’s taken away from some of his highs is foul trouble,” head coach Sean Miller said Monday at his weekly press conference.