steady two-way guard who fuels RPI’s pressure defense
In the 2025-26 season, Sydney Blaney gave RPI useful minutes in 24 games with 11 starts, averaging 3.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 36 assists while flashing real defensive teeth with five steals in one January win and helping spark press-driven chaos. She looks like the kind of guard coaches trust: composed, active, and willing to do the dirty work without needing the spotlight. She is not a volume scorer, but her value shows up in tempo, ball pressure, and timely playmaking. If you want a connective, defense-first guard with smart habits, she fits.
