Alex Zakheim is a high-usage, high-upside playmaker for Brandeis
Zakheim has emerged as a featured guard for Brandeis in the 2025-26 season, earning UAA Player of the Week honors after averaging 25.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 73% across a strong Thanksgiving week stretch. He brings scoring punch, playmaking, and disruptive defense, and his ability to produce in volume suggests real offensive responsibility rather than empty touches. For a team, he profiles as a competitive, multi-tool backcourt fit with clear two-way value and enough shot creation to matter in tight games.
