FIU Guard with Academic Honors and Steady Junior Presence
Riley Burd, a 6'0" guard for the FIU Panthers, distinguished herself in the 2025-26 season by earning the CUSA Commissioner's Academic Medal and Honor Roll while playing 28 games (6 starts). Though her scoring average was modest at 2.4 PPG, her differentiator is her elite academic discipline and consistent on-court reliability as a junior. She brings high intensity, a respectful personality, and a team-first mindset, making her a low-risk, high-character fit for any program valuing leadership and integrity over flashy stats. Her injury history is clean, and her intensity level remains consistently high, reflecting a player who thrives in structured environments.
