
Destini Mason brings two-way scoring punch and disruptive guard play to UC Santa Barbara
Destini Mason profiles as a high-impact guard because she combines real scoring volume with strong all-around production: in the 2022-23 high school season, she averaged 15.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.7 blocks per game, with MaxPreps noting she was ranked nationally in one stat and among the top players in North Carolina and her division. That mix of length, activity and defensive disruption suggests a guard who can affect winning beyond shot-making, and the stat line points to toughness, intensity and versatility that should translate well if UCSB wants a physical, multi-positional backcourt piece.[1]