Elite Stealer & Career-High Scorer Anchors New Orleans Guard Line
Shanihya Brown, a 5-5 Junior guard for the New Orleans Privateers, has exploded in the 2025-26 season, averaging 12.8 points per game after setting a career-high 20 points in conference play against HCU[2]. Her primary differentiator is her elite defensive intensity; she finished second in the Southland Conference in steals per game during the previous season and consistently disrupts opponents with her low-center-of-gravity agility[8]. In a recent loss to East Texas A&M, she nearly recorded a triple-double with 14 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, showcasing rare all-around versatility for her size[3]. Brown is a high-intensity, battle-tested leader who starts 28 of 29 games, making her an ideal fit for teams needing a gritty, playmaking guard who can score in bursts and control the pace defensively[8].
