Alex Constanza
| No. 23 – Pepperdine Waves | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | West Coast Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 26, 2006 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) SPIRE Academy (Geneva, Ohio) |
| College | Pepperdine (2026–present) |
Alexander Jaden Constanza[1] (born October 26, 2006) is an American college basketball player for the Pepperdine Waves of the West Coast Conference.
Early life and high school
Constanza was born and raised in South Florida.[2] He began his high school career at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before transferring to SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio prior to his senior year.[3] On November 13, 2025, Constanza was named to the pre-season watch list for the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award, which honors the top high school basketball player in the country.[4]
Recruiting
Constanza was widely considered to be one of the highest-rated recruits in the class of 2026, and was projected by several analysts as a future NBA player.[5]
He initially committed to play college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas over offers from Kansas and NC State, among several other schools.[6] At the time of his commitment, Constanza was the Hoyas' second-highest rated recruit in the modern era, and the highest overall since Greg Monroe joined the program in 2008.[6]
Constanza later reopened his recruitment on April 15, 2026.[7] On June 9, 2026, he announced his commitment to Pepperdine University, becoming the highest-rated recruit in the history of that program.[8]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Constanza SF |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | SPIRE Academy (OH) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Jun 9, 2026 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (87) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 58 247Sports: 77 ESPN: 46 | ||||||
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Personal life
Constanza is Dominican-American through both of his parents.[9]
References
- ↑ "Alexander Jaden Constanza () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ Stock, Christopher (February 10, 2025). "Miami Still in Contact with Top 2026 Target Alex Constanza". 247Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ Van de Griek, Ross (May 28, 2025). "2026 5-Star Small Forward Alex Constanza Heading to SPIRE Academy for his Senior Season". si.com. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ @NaismithTrophy (November 13, 2025). "THE WAIT IS OVER THREAD: Introducing the 2025-26 @jerseymikes Naismith Boys' High School Player of the Year Watch List" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Crain, Nicholas (August 22, 2025). "High School Spotlight: Alex Constanza's Skillset Should Provide Clear Path to NBA". si.com. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- 1 2 Tipton, Joe (November 1, 2025). "Top-20 Overall Recruit Alex Constanza Commits to Georgetown". On3.com. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ↑ Tipton, Joe (April 15, 2026). "4-Start Georgetown Signee Alex Constanza Reopening Recruitment". on3.com. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
- ↑ "The Basket Under Review Newsletter, June 10, 2026". basketunderreview.com. June 10, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
- ↑ Piper, Derek (December 12, 2024). "5-Star Wing Alex Constanza Impressed by Illini During Official Visit: 'I really liked it'". 247Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2025.