Mary Carden brings size, rim protection, and efficient interior scoring to Cincinnati
In the 2025-26 season, Carden appeared in 25 games for Cincinnati and gave the Bearcats a true 6-foot-6 interior presence, with a season-high 9 points and a notable defensive assignment against No. 11 Iowa State, where she helped limit Audi Crooks to 10-of-21 shooting. Her profile is built on efficiency, physicality, and defensive toughness rather than high usage, and her background as a 1,000-point, 1,000-rebound high school star suggests reliable rebounding instincts and touch around the rim. She looks like a useful fit for a team that values size, effort, and matchup-specific defense.[3][8][14]
