2026-27 (SOPHOMORE):
- Preseason All-Metro Second Team
2025-26 (FRESHMAN):
- MAAC All-Rookie Team
- MAAC Rookie of the Week (3/2/26)
- Metro Conference Academic Honor Roll
- Appeared in 28 games and totaled 227 points, 230 rebounds, 37 assists, 37 steals and 38 blocks
- Led the team and ranked fifth in the MAAC with 8.2 rebounds per game while placing 94th nationally
- Also led the team and ranked third in the conference with 1.36 blocks per game, finishing 93rd nationally
- Averaged 8.1 points per game while shooting a team-high 44.7% from the field, good for 11th in the MAAC
- Ranked second in the MAAC with 9.4 rebounds per game during conference play and recorded a team-best three double-doubles, all in league action
- Led the team in offensive rebounds (80), defensive rebounds (150), total rebounds (230) and blocks (38)
- Posted a season-high 23 points at Manhattan on Feb. 8 on 10-for-17 shooting
- Grabbed 17 rebounds at Rider on Feb. 26, tying for the second-most rebounds in a MAAC game during the season
- Recorded season highs of five blocks at Marist on Jan. 22, seven assists at Saint Peter’s on Feb. 5 and five steals against Mount St. Mary’s on Jan. 1
BEFORE SIENA:
- Two-time First Team All-Main Line
- One-time All-Main Line Honorable Mention
- One-time Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week
- 1,000-point & 500-rebound club at Friends’ Central School
- Winter Athlete of the Year award winner
- Nearly averaged a double-double per game as a junior with 14.6 points and 9.2 rebounds
PERSONAL:
- Born June 21
- Daughter of Kate Tucker
- Planning to major in early childhood education
- Chose Siena because she sees herself transforming into an impactful player with the resources and the coaching staff. She also favors the education and job placement Siena offers, and sees herself growing as a person here mentally emotionally, and physically.
THE TUCKER FILES
Nickname: Rain
Instagram Handle: kaiyarainnn
Major: Psychology
Dream Job: Sports psychologist, a pro overseas player, or maybe a coach
A fun fact about me is I love to build LEGOs
Why I chose to become a Saint: The education is really good, and I know that I’ll be set up for success after I graduate.
What I like most about Siena University: The community, it’s not too big of a school which allows you to create bonds with many people and be a tight-knit community that supports each other.
What I like most about Siena Basketball: It’s a Sisterhood, my family away from home. We all believe in each other, and we all want what’s best for each other. Same mindset, same goal.
What I like most about Coach Primm: Coach Primm pushes you to your limit. He wants what’s best for you even if it pushes you out of your comfort zone. He’s also very dedicated to the sport and never takes a day off. He really believes in you. He’s also a very goofy guy.
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Win the Metro Championship and be naed All-metro First Team
My pregame routine consists of: Stretching, listening to music, playing Candy Crush, and a nap
My pregame hype song is: Don’t have one; I listen to whatever
My biggest fan is: My mom
The person I look up to the most (and why): My mom; she’s my best friend
My hobbies are: Trying new places to eat, reading, sleeping, & doing my hair
Three words that best describe me: Empathetic, Thoughtful, & Energetic
The best advice I ever received was: Choose people who choose you
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be (and why): Adam Sandler, a super cool guy who's funny, and the way he dresses is a plus
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to (and why): Portugal, the views and culture
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: Music
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Drake, Autumn, Dawn Stanley
FAVORITES
TV Show: Big Mouth, Modern Family, Impractical Jokers
Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Song: Caught in Your Storm - Autumn
App: TikTok
Sports Team: Eagles, Sixers, Spurs
Animal: Panda Bear
Car: MW Series 8
Food: Wings & Cheesesteaks
Ice cream flavor: Vienna Mocha Chunk
Color: Yellow, Black, Teal
