Alex Leiba brings size, veteran polish, and low-ego interior minutes to Pepperdine
In the 2024-25 season, the 6-foot-10 Pepperdine center played a limited role, but he offered efficient paint finishing and a physical frontcourt presence, shooting 71.4% from the field in 8 games while adding 8 rebounds and 2 blocks overall. He entered Pepperdine after telling the staff he believed in their development plan, which fits his profile: mature, coachable, and team-first. His best fit is as a situational rim protector and rebounder who can absorb contact, clean the glass, and give a roster dependable size without needing touches.
