UCSD Senior Makayla Rose: Big West Co-Best Hustle Player Averaging 12.6 PPG
Makayla Rose, a 5'7" senior guard for the UC San Diego Tritons, is the Big West's Co-Best Hustle Player for 2025-26, averaging 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 41.2% from the field[1][9]. Her differentiator is elite intensity and defensive tenacity, evidenced by tying the program record with 89 steals in a single season[4]. Rose started all 32 games at UC Riverside the prior year before transferring, proving she can handle a heavy 30.5 mpg load and score in double figures 17 times in a season[2]. While her 27.1% three-point shooting is a limitation to watch, her relentless drive, durability, and 'Mak Attack' personality make her a high-value fit for teams needing a gritty, all-out effort guard who elevates the team's defensive culture[1][5].
