Celeste Birden is an intriguing young post prospect with the size, strength and athletic foundation to become a major interior presence. At 6’3”, she gives her team a big target around the basket, finishes through contact and uses her length to compete for rebounds on both ends. Defensively, Birden can protect the paint, challenge shots and make opponents work for everything inside. Her experience in volleyball and track also shows in her coordination, physicality and ability to compete against older athletes. As her footwork, post moves and face-up game continue developing, Birden has the tools and long-term upside to become one of Louisiana’s most impactful prospects in the 2031 class