Daniel Rivera brings efficient scoring, toughness, and all-around forward play to UAB
In the 2025-26 season, Daniel Rivera profiles as a high-impact, veteran forward for UAB: he averaged 12.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 29.1 minutes while shooting 54.4% from the field, and he closed the year with a season-high 22 points in a win over East Carolina. He’s a strong, versatile two-way piece with good size at 6-foot-7, and the key appeal is his efficiency, rebounding, and ability to score without needing to dominate the ball. Add in transfer experience from UMass, Bryant, and St. Louis, and you get a steady, battle-tested fit who can plug into winning basketball fast.
