Mercer’s Ariana Bennett is a high-usage, two-way forward who anchors the Bears on both ends
Ariana Bennett was Mercer’s most reliable frontcourt producer in 2024-25, starting all 30 games and averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 combined steals/blocks, and 80.0% shooting at the line while playing 33.0 minutes a night. Her value goes beyond the box score: she gives Mercer toughness, ball-pressure activity, and enough shot-making to carry stretches offensively, with 16 double-figure scoring games and a 21-point ceiling. She looks like a fit for teams needing a versatile, competitive forward who competes hard every possession and can impact winning without needing play-calls run for her.[4][7]
