young Willamette guard with quick-hit perimeter upside
In the 2025-26 season, freshman guard Leia Mata has been a low-usage, bench-piece contributor for Willamette, averaging 1.5 points and 0.5 assists in 8.5 minutes over 2 games, while shooting 20.0% from the field and 33.3% from three[1][2]. At 5'6", she profiles as a compact guard with some perimeter touch, but the real appeal is developmental: she’s still early in her college runway, has played in a limited role, and offers roster flexibility as a spot-up/energy guard rather than a stats-padding centerpiece[1][4].
