Naiya Carney brings defense, pace, and long-term upside to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
In the 2024-25 season, Naiya Carney appeared in 27 games for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and showed the kind of guard profile coaches love to mold: active on defense, willing to pass, and capable of stretching the floor. The Islanders’ staff described her as a skilled, adaptable guard with range, defensive ability, and the potential to impact multiple positions once she adjusts to college physicality. She missed the 2025-26 season with injury, so her appeal is more about two-way upside and toughness than box-score volume.
