LIU freshman forward Carmela Nunez brings size, but offense is still a work in progress
In the 2025-26 season, Carmela Nunez has been a low-usage LIU forward, appearing in 19 games while averaging 5.7 minutes, 0.7 points, and 0.9 rebounds, with a 19.2% field-goal rate[1]. Her value right now is less about box-score production and more about developmental upside: at 6'1", she gives LIU a long, frontcourt body and has already shown enough rim-protection flashes to suggest defensive potential, even if her offensive touch is still raw[5][9]. She looks like a fit for a team willing to invest in a young, physical project rather than expecting immediate scoring[1][5].
