Southern Illinois guard Ariana Peagler brings steady backcourt depth and championship pedigree
In the 2024-25 season, Ariana Peagler played 22 games for Southern Illinois and provided low-usage guard minutes, averaging 0.5 points, 0.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 4.7 minutes per game. She stands out less for box-score pop and more for reliability, floor awareness, and winning habits: the Hoover, Alabama native was a four-time state champion in high school and earned all-state and all-region honors. If a team wants a compact, defensively engaged guard who can learn fast and fit a role without needing touches, she’s a sensible developmental fit.
