steady UMBC guard who brings poise, free-throw touch, and gritty all-around value
In the 2003 season, Mariana Santos was a reliable backcourt piece for UMBC, averaging 4.7 points per game while shooting an excellent 95.3% from the free-throw line and going 23-for-23 in conference play. She wasn’t just a scorer; she also posted a 10-point, 7-assist effort at Radford and gave the Retrievers defensive punch with 1.3 steals per game. The appeal here is veteran steadiness, game sense, and low-drama efficiency—exactly the kind of guard coaches trust when they need someone who understands the moment and competes hard.
