Saniya Rivers

22-Year-Old GuardG
 Connecticut Sun  WNBA
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rivers didn't immediately have a prominent role in college, but she served exclusively as a starter at NC State over her final two seasons and displayed some improvement, especially as a playmaker. Over the last two years, she averaged 12.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.9 steals in 34.6 minutes per game, but she shot just 26.6 percent from beyond the arc, which could limit her professional potential as an option on the wing. Rivers joins a new-look roster that lost DiJonai Carrington and several frontcourt players during the offseason. Marina Mabrey also requested a trade in February, but the Sun seem unlikely to honor that request. Rivers should have an opportunity to compete with newly acquired Lindsay Allen and Jacy Sheldon for a role as a rookie. Even if Rivers doesn't carve out abundant playing time right away, the new-look team may test out different rotations throughout the season, which could make the NC State product an intriguing streaming option. Read Past Outlooks
Leading scorer for Connecticut
GConnecticut Sun
September 8, 2025
Rivers finished with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and a block across 29 minutes in Monday's 87-62 loss to the Dream.
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Rivers moved into the starting lineup due to the absence of Leila Lacan (personal), and the former embraced the opportunity and led the Sun in scoring. The rookie will aim to end the season on a strong note Wednesday in a rematch against the Dream, though it's uncertain if she'll remain in a starting role.
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Starting sans Lacan
GConnecticut Sun
September 8, 2025
Rivers will start in Monday's game against Atlanta.
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Posts 10 points off bench
GConnecticut Sun
September 1, 2025
Rivers finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 93-76 loss to the Dream.
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Bumped back to bench
GConnecticut Sun
August 27, 2025
Rivers isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dallas.
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Doesn't do much in start
GConnecticut Sun
August 25, 2025
Rivers closed Monday's 81-79 loss to the Liberty with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes.
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Will start vs. Liberty
GConnecticut Sun
August 25, 2025
Rivers will be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Liberty, Brendan Glasheen of CBS Sports reports.
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