Elijah Pepper

He played college basketball for the UC Davis Aggies and won the Big West Player of the Year in 2024. Pepper was born in Australia, in the Victorian city of Shepparton,[2] before relocating to the U.S. as a young child.

Pepper increased his scoring to 29 points per game as a sophomore, leading the team to a 2A state title appearance.

[5] As a senior, he averaged 22.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, earning First Team All-Big West honors.

[9] On April 19, 2024, Pepper signed with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2024–25 season.

[2] His father, Ryan, played at Central Washington University before competing as a professional in Australia for the Hobart Chargers.