Connecticut Sun rookie is the only guard in the WNBA to do this

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Endia Berger
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The Connecticut Sun selected Saniya Rivers with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and after a brief adjustment period, she’s become a reliable two-way contributor.

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In her most recent outing against the Las Vegas Aces, Rivers filled the stat sheet with 10 points, three assists, two rebounds, two blocks and two steals—demonstrating the kind of all-around impact that's quickly becoming her trademark.

Among a standout rookie class, Rivers has quietly carved out a unique lane: she’s currently the only guard in the entire WNBA averaging at least one block and one steal per game.

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Through the first part of the season, she’s averaging 7.0 points, 2.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 block per game—numbers that highlight her growing presence on both ends of the floor.