Maddie Naro gives UCSB a true floor general with grit
Maddie Naro has quickly become the kind of guard coaches love: steady, smart, and a little sneaky in how much she changes a game. In the 2025-26 season, she averaged 7.7 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.8 assists per game? No—her official UCSB stats show 7.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and a team-high 3.8 assists per game, with 102 assists in 27 games, plus 36 threes at 30.8% and a reputation for toughness even while managing a shoulder issue. She’s a classic lead guard who brings “grit,” command, and culture-setting energy, not just box-score juice.
