NCAA Basketball Louisiana Tech Bulldogs forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Heading into the 2021-22 NCAA Basketball season, there were a number of “breakout” candidates to watch. Several played for U19 Team USA last summer, including Jaden Ivey, Mike Miles and Johnny Davis. But arguably the best player on this loaded list was Kenneth Lofton Jr., who played for Louisiana Tech and averaged 12.2 ppg and 7.5 rpg as a freshman.
The big man was very impressive among his peers, including scoring a team-high 16 points in Team USA’s win over France in the gold medal game. At 6’7 and around 275 pounds, Lofton has a unique size and frame as a center and has incredible footwork and attacking skills.
He posted it last season for the Bulldogs, averaging 16.5 ppg, 10.5 rpg, and 2.8 apg on 54 percent shooting from the field. Lofton scored at least seven points in every game and had a career-high 36 points and 17 rebounds in a road loss at NC State. Although he is 6’7, Lofton is a force on the boards, grabbing over 10 rebounds 19 times.
Lofton led Louisiana Tech to 24-winning consecutive seasons and came close to making the NCAA Tournament both times, but could not win the Conference USA Tournament. And now it looks like he will be moving to a new schedule for next season.
Although there is some concern that a 6’7 center might struggle at the high major level, Lofton has proven in the non-conference and with Team USA that he can hit low with anyone. what height and size level. He’s going to be in high demand, but which programs make the most sense for him? Here are 10 that come to mind.
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