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Bent Leuchten fulfills his potential, leads UC Irvine into NIT semifinals

The 7-foot-1 German center, who averaged seven minutes per game as a freshman, has blossomed into a first-team All-Big West player and one of the program’s best ambassadors

UC Irvine center Bent Leuchten, left, takes a shot as UAB forward Christian Coleman (4) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) defend during their NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday night, March 26, 2025, at UCI’s Bren Events Center. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
UC Irvine center Bent Leuchten, left, takes a shot as UAB forward Christian Coleman (4) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) defend during their NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday night, March 26, 2025, at UCI’s Bren Events Center. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
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The 7-foot-1 German center, who averaged seven minutes per game as a freshman, has blossomed into a first-team All-Big West player and one of the program’s best ambassadors.

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