Joshua Naklen brings gritty, low-usage backcourt energy for Mercy
In the 2025-26 season, Mercy guard Joshua Naklen has been a steady rotation piece, averaging 2.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while shooting 32.4% from the field and 85.7% at the line; he also flashed a career-high-tying 9 points with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in a January 2026 ECC honor-roll performance. At 5'10", he’s not the flashy-size play, but he competes, rebounds well for his frame, and gives you smart, scrappy guard minutes. Add in the fact that Mercy notes he was a 1,000-point scorer at Bedford Academy, and you get a player with real guard instincts and toughness.
