Ace Valentine has become UMBC’s steady, do-everything backcourt engine
In the 2025-26 season, Ace Valentine has been UMBC’s most reliable creator, averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting .506 from the field and .381 from three, a strong jump from his 8.0-point, 3.2-assist 2024-25 campaign. He fits a team that wants a guard who can handle, score efficiently, and keep the offense organized; his value is less flash than trust—tough enough to start, versatile enough to rebound, and productive enough to swing a game when the spacing is right.
