Ava does an excellent job holding down the block, especially in a zone defense. She understands positioning, protects the paint, and uses her physicality to make life difficult for opposing post players. On the offensive end, she establishes deep position and wants the ball on the block. When her teammates reward her for sealing her defender, she consistently turns those touches into points or earns trips to the free-throw line by playing through contact. Her willingness to battle inside and embrace the physical side of the game makes her a dependable interior presence, and as her offensive game continues to develop, she’ll become an even bigger focal point while remaining a reliable anchor in the paint defensively.