Ashley's Saniya Rivers drafted 8th overall by WNBA's Connecticut Sun

NC State's Rivers chosen No. 8 overall in 2025 WNBA draft; James taken with 12th pick

NC State's Saniya Rivers made history on Monday night as the Wolfpack's highest-ever selection in the WNBA draft.

2025 WNBA Draft: Sun select NC State’s Saniya Rivers with No. 8 pick

The Connecticut Sun selected Saniya Rivers with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday.

Ashley's Saniya Rivers drafted 8th overall by WNBA's Connecticut Sun

NEW YORK (WWAY) – The Cape Fear has a new professional athlete. Saniya Rivers, a 2021 graduate of Ashley High School, was drafted by the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun 8th overall Monday night in New York City. Rivers began her college career at South Carolina before spending the last three seasons at NC State. She averaged around 12 points per game each of the last two years while leading the Wolfpack to a Sweet 16 appearance in 2025. A former Gatorade…

On the Ground at the 2025 WNBA Draft  » Winsidr

NEW YORK – “The WNBA Been Poppin” I didn’t say it, though I have many times. This time, the message came courtesy of Saniya Rivers’ bag, a statement that set the tone for the 2025 WNBA Draft and served as a reminder of everything and everyone it took to get to this moment.  “Just as the bag says: we’re popping,” Rivers stated on Monday night, soon after the Connecticut Sun selected her with the No. 8 pick. “Now that I’m here, I’m ready to pop it…

Connecticut Sun WNBA Draft picks add fresh, energetic talent

The number seven is commonly known to be a lucky number in some cultures as well as the number eight, but for the Connecticut Sun these signify much more: a new chapter for the franchise.  The Sun selected LSU 6’1 forward Aneesah Morrow with the No. 7 overall pick and NC State 6’1 guard Saniya Rivers with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. The Sun also drafted USC 6’4 forward Rayah Marshall with the 25th pick. During the offseason th…

Draft day glory: NC State’s dynamic duo joins the WNBA

Saniya Rivers and Aziaha James made history at the WNBA Draft. Sports Editor Connor VanDerMark reports on the Wolfpack's two first-round selections.