Emilee Tahata is Rider’s steady frontcourt glue with real two-way pop
In the 2024-25 season, Emilee Tahata gave Rider 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while starting 8 of 27 games, and she ranked second on the team with 15 blocks[1][7]. Her calling card is versatility: she can score in the paint, finish through contact, and protect the rim, with a career-high 16 points and 7 rebounds against Bryant in 2024-25[1][14]. The big differentiator is her toughness—she returned from a missed season due to injury and still became a dependable MAAC rotation piece, the kind of forward coaches love because she adds energy, length, and smart, low-drama production[1][6].
