UC Irvine guard Despoina Baltzi adds international poise and backcourt depth
Baltzi is a 5'8" freshman guard from Rhodes, Greece who gives UC Irvine a developmental, high-upside backcourt option with international pedigree, including a 2023 U16 Thessaloniki title and runner-up finish at the U16 national level. In UC Irvine’s 2025-26 season-opening win, she was part of a team that never trailed, signaling she is being integrated into a winning, structured environment. Her current stats are modest, but her value is more about feel, discipline, and upside than box-score production right now.
