Michael Pearson Jr. brings bench spark and winning-energy guard play
In the 2023-24 season, Michael Pearson Jr. was a compact, high-IQ guard for UC San Diego who appeared in 13 games and gave the Tritons efficient minutes, highlighted by a 32% mark from three and strong 80% free-throw shooting. He’s more of a steady connector than a volume scorer, but his veteran profile, ball-handling, and quick-trigger shooting make him the kind of guard who can fit a structured team without needing touches to matter. The best clue? He was trusted to help win games early in his career, including an 18-point bench outing as a freshman, which says he can pop when the moment asks for it.
