Natalia Ackerman brings rugged rebounding and veteran grit to Cal’s frontcourt
In the 2024-25 season, Natalia Ackerman was a steady reserve for Cal, appearing in 24 games and averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 7.3 minutes per game, while also giving the Bears a sturdy defensive edge with active hands and interior toughness. She’s a 6-foot-1 graduate transfer with a track record of production, including a prior season at Cal Poly where she led the Big West in blocks per game, and her profile screams high-effort, high-reliability glue player rather than flashy scorer. If your team wants a physical rebounder who competes, protects the rim, and does the dirty work without needing touches, she’s a fit.
