NC State’s do-it-all two-way guard with pro-level versatility
In the 2024-25 season, Saniya Rivers was the kind of guard who makes a roster better the moment she steps on the floor: a long, disruptive defender, a secondary creator, and a player who did a bit of everything for NC State before becoming the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Her biggest differentiator is versatility—she can guard multiple spots, rebound like a wing, and trigger offense without needing heavy usage. The knock has been streaky perimeter shooting, but her intensity, feel, and all-around impact make her a high-upside fit for teams craving toughness and connective play.
