Albany’s tough, versatile two-way guard is back for another run
In the 2025-26 season, Zacharie Matulu emerged as a dependable glue guy for UAlbany, finishing with 207 points, 120 rebounds, 38 assists, and 26 steals while averaging 28.2 minutes per game; he also battled through plantar fasciitis and a foot injury, which makes his return for 2026-27 a meaningful boost.[1][2][9][11] What separates him is the blend of size, physicality, and edge: at 6-foot-4, he can defend lead guards, rebound like a wing, and bring a competitive, do-everything toughness that coaches love in a rotation piece or starter.[3][10][12]
