Samford Guard Alyssa Tarpley Brings Reliable Perimeter Minutes and Defensive Energy
Alyssa Tarpley is a senior guard for Samford who gives the Bulldogs steady backcourt depth, with 2025-26 production of 1.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while logging meaningful minutes against quality competition.[3][1] Her value is less about volume scoring and more about being a low-usage connector who can contribute on the glass, stay engaged defensively, and fit into a team-first system; she also flashed scoring upside with an 11-point outing in 2024-25 and a made basket in a recent ESPN highlight clip.[6][5]
