Taina Mair brings veteran poise, two-way disruption, and true lead-guard value to Duke
In the 2025-26 season, Taina Mair was Duke’s engine: a senior guard averaging 11.3-11.6 points, 5.2-5.9 rebounds, 5.3-5.6 assists and 2.5 steals per game, while earning two-time ACC All-Defensive recognition and a 2026 WNBA Draft selection at No. 14 overall[3][2][12][14]. What makes her pop is the combo meal—steady point-guard control, pesky on-ball defense, rebounding from the backcourt, and the kind of toughness and composure that coaches trust in big moments; she also helped fuel wins like the 82-68 takedown of No. 18 Notre Dame with 23 points[8].
