Habtom brings two-way guard production and winning habits to UC Merced
In the 2025-26 season, Pawllos Habtom has already shown why he matters: he is a high-minute guard who can score, rebound, create, and defend, with a recent 10-point, three-rebound, one-steal outing in 24 minutes and a 2024-25 résumé that included 10.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 46 assists, and 30 steals while starting 23 games. His differentiators are versatility, reliability, and competitiveness—UC Merced notes he is one of the program’s rare guards to average double-figure points and five rebounds, plus he’s been recognized for academics and consistency. He looks like a good fit for teams needing a tough, multi-category backcourt piece rather than a pure volume scorer.[1][2][3][6][7]
