Malia Tharpe brings size, versatility, and quiet value to San Diego
Malia Tharpe has been a steady, role-flexible piece for San Diego, listed at 6-foot and used as both a guard and forward, which gives the Toreros lineup options and matchup flexibility.[1][2][3] In the 2024-25 season, she appeared in 27 games and averaged 13.1 minutes, 3.0 points, and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 37.2% from the field and 60.7% at the free-throw line, showing she can contribute without needing the offense run through her.[12] Her profile is more “connector” than centerpiece: willing defender, physical enough to survive multiple spots, and experienced for a young player, though the production still reads as developmental rather than star-level.[3][13]
