Graduate Student Sonia Sato: NEC Prime Performer with Career-High Scaling and Elite Minutes
Sonia Sato, a 6-0 graduate student forward for Saint Francis U, is a high-intensity, volume scorer who just earned NEC Prime Performer honors after averaging 15.5 ppg and posting a career-high 22 points in a single game during the 2025-26 season. Her differentiator is her relentless durability and usage: she ranks 8th in the NEC in minutes played (32.2 mpg) and has scored at least 9 points in five of six games, proving she can sustain elite output late in the season. While listed as a guard on some rosters, her 8 rebounds in that 22-point game and physical playstyle make her a versatile frontcourt option. She is an immediate fit for teams needing a tough, experienced leader who doesn't shy away from big shots, having re-established career highs three times this season.
