
Lazurea Saunders brings efficient frontcourt production and steady two-way rebounding
Saunders is a versatile forward who gives Alabama A&M a reliable interior presence: in the 2025-26 season she has averaged 4.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists while shooting 44.0% from the field, and earlier in her career she showed stronger rebounding volume and defensive activity with 5.6 rebounds and 41 steals in 2022-23. Her value goes beyond box score points—she profiles as a physical, effort-driven glue player who can help on the glass and in possession-winning defense, making her a sensible fit for a team that needs toughness, activity, and low-maintenance frontcourt production.[2][1]