Saniya Rivers

Connecticut Sun

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HT6' 1
Age23
seasons2
Draft2025 · #8

Biography

About Saniya Rivers

Saniya Rivers is a professional WNBA guard currently on the roster of the Connecticut Sun. Across 2 recorded WNBA seasons (2025-2026) and 80 games, Saniya Rivers averaged 7.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. Saniya Rivers's highest scoring season on record is 2025 at 8.8 points per game. In the current WNBA season, Saniya Rivers has appeared in 38 games for Connecticut Sun, averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Draft Info

Drafted 2025 · Round 1, Pick 8 (#8 overall) · Connecticut Sun

Career Journey

Connecticut Sun 2025 – 2026

Current Season (2026)

6.9 PTS

2.5 REB

3.1 AST

1.1 STL

Career Averages

7.9 PTS

2.7 REB

2.9 AST

1.3 STL

Awards & Honors

Season Stats — Career Table

Season Stats

Season	Team	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG%
2025	connecticut-sun	42	8.8	2.8	2.7	1.5	0.9	40.7%
2026	connecticut-sun	38	6.9	2.5	3.1	1.1	0.7	34.3%

2025 connecticut-sun 42 GP

PTS 8.8
REB 2.8
AST 2.7
STL 1.5
BLK 0.9
FG% 40.7%
2026 connecticut-sun 38 GP

PTS 6.9
REB 2.5
AST 3.1
STL 1.1
BLK 0.7
FG% 34.3%