Mercer's 2012 Double-Double Machine and Defensive Dynamo
Ry'van Buchanan, Mercer's standout forward from the 2011-12 season, led the Bears with 10.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, powering the team to a seventh-ranked national finish while earning A-Sun Preseason All-Conference honors as a go-to scorer; her all-around explosion shone in a 16-point, 5-rebound, 2-steal, career-high 5-block gem against USC Upstate. A versatile Atlanta native with elite shot-blocking instincts and rebounding tenacity, she's the high-motor forward who elevates team defense—prime fit for programs needing immediate impact inside.
