Drafted in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Saniya Rivers is a big guard who combines great length and athleticism to impact both ends of the floor. She is effective driving to the basket and pulling up for mid-range shots. Defensively, she uses her length and quickness to disrupt opposing offenses. Rivers finds teammates with her unselfish play and has shown potential as a perimeter shooter.
Aaliyah Edwards (Sun) • Aneesah Morrow (Sun) • Jacy Sheldon (Sun) • Leïla Lacan (Sun) • Rayah Marshall (Sun) • Aziaha James (NC State) • Zoe Brooks (NC State) • Tilda Trygger (NC State)
2025
April 14 — Drafted by the Connecticut Sun, Round 1 Pick 8, 8th overall
