Strengths: Goldin is a physically imposing, fundamentally sound center who brings reliability and toughness to the interior … Measured at 7’1” and 240 pounds with long arms and a sturdy base, he plays with the kind of physicality and touch that makes him a force around the basket … Averaged 15.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game in 2024–25 while shooting 64.6% from the field—his third straight season shooting over 60% … Offensively, Goldin is a true low-post threat with patient footwork and soft touch on hooks and drop-steps … Uses his size to establish deep position and seal defenders, showing good awareness when mismatches are available … Finishes through contact with either hand and has improved as a passer, especially out of double teams and on short rolls … Screens effectively and has proven himself as a productive roll man, knowing when to slip and where to seal … Defensively, he is a solid drop-coverage big who protects the rim with verticality and awareness rather than elite athleticism … A disciplined shot blocker who averaged over 1.4 blocks per game in each of his final three college seasons … Rarely out of position and uses his frame to contest without fouling … Improved rebounder over time, especially on the defensive end, and clears space well … Brings a traditional center’s mindset but with growing feel and decision-making … His size, durability, and experience make him an attractive rotation piece for NBA teams looking for dependable minutes from the five spot …

Weaknesses: Goldin is a throwback center in many respects—his game is largely confined to the paint, and he offers little in terms of floor spacing or switchability … Attempted just two threes in 2024–25 and five across his entire college career, showing no real signs of developing perimeter range … His free throw percentage (60.6% career, 64.6% in 2024–25) suggests limited shooting touch outside the paint … Lacks dynamic athleticism—his mobility is average, and he can struggle in transition or when defending in space … Foot speed and lateral agility may be exposed in NBA pick-and-roll coverages, especially when forced to switch or hedge against quicker guards … Not a natural creator on offense and doesn’t bring much value beyond post-ups, cuts, and screen finishes … Though he’s improved as a passer, he’s not someone who initiates offense or makes advanced reads … His production is efficient, but he’s a low-usage player who doesn’t create for himself or others outside of the paint … Can struggle with defensive rebounding positioning, especially when pulled away from the rim by stretch bigs or facing elite athletes … Born May 12, 2001, he will turn 24 just before the draft—making him one of the oldest players in the class and potentially limiting his perceived long-term upside in the eyes of NBA teams … While steady and experienced, he may lack the versatility and switchability modern NBA systems increasingly require from backup bigs …

Outlook: Goldin was a three-year starter under Coach Dusty May at Florida Atlantic and followed him to Michigan for his graduate season, where he posted career-highs in points (15.5), assists (1.8), and field goal percentage (64.6%) … He started all 36 games for the Wolverines in 2024–25 and finished with 1,468 points and 910 rebounds across 154 career games … Goldin projects as a traditional, low-usage big who can provide efficient post scoring, rim protection, and physical rebounding in a backup role … His lack of range and foot speed may cap his upside, but his motor, size, and consistency give him a path to contribute on an NBA roster, particularly in second units built around structure and halfcourt execution … He may not be flashy, (or young) but Goldin’s experience, durability, and two-way efficiency make him one of the more dependable bigs in the class …

Notes: Born in Nalchik, Russia … Moved to the U.S. in 2019 and played one season at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut before enrolling at Texas Tech in 2020 … Transferred to Florida Atlantic in 2021 and started for three seasons under Coach Dusty May … Transferred to Michigan for the 2024–25 season, where he led the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks … Played in 154 career games, starting 143 … Majored in Sport Management …

Aran Smith – 4/16/25