Philip Pepple Jr. gives Idaho a physical interior presence with efficient finishing and shot-blocking upside
Pepple is a **rim-focused big** whose value comes from size, efficient touches around the basket, and activity on the glass and as a weak-side blocker; in his early Idaho stretch, he scored 13 points in one game and opened the season averaging 11.5 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 10-for-14 from the field[3]. He has also shown he can protect the paint, with 1.2 blocks per game in the 2021-22 season at Idaho[1]. For a team, he profiles as a useful low-usage interior fit if you want toughness, efficiency, and paint defense rather than perimeter offense[1][3].
