Pastorek Brings Veteran-Gaucho DNA: Efficient, Smart, and Battle-Tested
Jon Pastorek isn’t a current UCSB player in the 2026 season; he’s a former Gaucho who helped UC Santa Barbara win consecutive Big West titles and reach the NCAA Tournament in 2010 and 2011, finishing his senior year as a captain who averaged 4.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. A 6-10 forward with a reliable mid-range touch, he was valued for team-first toughness, steady rebounding, and a coach’s eye for the game—good at the little stuff that wins possessions. If you want a smart, low-ego frontcourt piece with proven winning pedigree, he’s the kind of profile that fits.
