At 6-foot-8, Nick Ward would stand out in an NFL backfield, but power forward is the Spartans version of a power running back. Which, for all the positives, isn’t always a good thing.
At his best, Ward is a dominant low-post force that can stress even the most talented front-court defender. However, this doesn’t come with the snap of fingers. Ward’s success is clearly dependent on the amount of touches he can get.
Players like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Miles Bridges can struggle through 10 minutes or even a half, but can bounce right back and finish with an impressive stat line.