New Haven’s 6'2" junior center is a steady inside presence with double-double upside
In the 2025-26 season, Merit Innocent has been a reliable paint anchor for New Haven, averaging about 6.1 points and 4.5 rebounds while flashing real upside in bigger outings, including a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double against Wagner and a 14-point, 4-rebound game in New Haven’s first Division I win. Her calling card is efficiency and activity around the rim: she has also shown strong finishing touch, working hard for boards, and enough length to impact both ends. If your team wants a physical, team-first center who competes and can keep improving, she fits the mold.
