
Shai Blanding brings veteran guard savvy and a steady floor-general feel to Charleston
Shai Blanding is a seasoned 5-6 guard for Charleston whose best calling card has long been composure: she has been a pass-first organizer, a disruptive defender, and a reliable connector for the offense. In the 2020-21 season, she logged 15 games with 13 assists and six steals, showing the kind of low-drama, high-IQ guard play coaches love. Her background suggests toughness and maturity rather than flashy volume, and she fits best with a team that values leadership, defensive effort, and smart decision-making over empty stats.