Mercer’s undersized, high-IQ spark who helped fuel the Duke upset
Kevin Canevari’s Mercer legacy is all about winning the little battles: in the 2013-14 season, the 5-foot-11 guard played in all 36 games, gave the Bears steady backup-point-guard minutes, and flashed impact defense with a career-high five steals against Oglethorpe. He wasn’t a volume scorer, but his value came from poise, toughness, and connective-playmaking—he fit a team that leaned on chemistry and edge, not just raw numbers. If you want a coachable, high-motor guard who understands role acceptance and pressure moments, he’s the kind of player you’d absolutely want in the room.
