Pepperdine’s compact, defense-first guard brings energy, steals, and playmaking
Darryl Polk Jr. has been a low-usage but high-impact guard for Pepperdine, averaging 3.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 18.9 minutes over four seasons while appearing in 102 games with eight starts. His standout trait is disruptive on-ball defense: Pepperdine described him as a “menace on defense,” and he backed that up in the 2021 CBI title game with 19 points and five steals. He profiles as a reliable glue guy—smaller, tough, and steady—rather than a volume scorer, which makes him appealing if a team needs perimeter defense, maturity, and connective playmaking.
