[BobK]

For the previous recruiting thread, see WBB Recruiting Class of 2026+

2026

New freshmen
* Jordyn Wheeler - 6'0" Canadian guard, ranked ESPN #86. Committed 8/3/25. Signed 11/12/25.
* Elyse Ngenda - 5'9" guard from New Hampshire. Gatorade POY for NH. Offered March 2025.  Ranked ESPN #95, PN 4* (in top 150). Stanford in her final 5 as of 8/25/25. Committed/signed 11/17/25.
* Kiara Green - 6'5" post from Oregon, offered Jan 2026, committed Jan 2026, signed 4/17/26.
* Gracyn Gilliard - 5'11" G/F from Indiana. Gatorade POY for Indiana. Committed Apr 2026, signed 6/1/26.

Transfers in
* Inés Sotelo, 6'3" C/F from Spain, will be a junior in the fall, transfer from Michigan State. Signed 4/27/26.
* Ilse de Vries, 6'3" F from the Netherlands, will be a junior in the fall, transfer from Miami of Ohio. Was a 4* recruit coming out of high school. Signed 5/27/26.
* Charlotte Tuhy - 6'1" F from New Jersey, will be a sophomore in the fall, transfer from American University. Signed 5/27/26.

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The following are players of interest. We don't know whether they have offers unless noted

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2027

Commits
* Spencer Laird, 6'2" F/G, Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart, MT. Committed 2/22/26. Ranked ESPN #46, Blue Star #20, Prospects Nation top 150. Gatorade player of the year for Montana.

Other possible recruits
* Sophia Louis-Pierre, 6'0" Guard, GA
* Madeline Mignery, 6'1" SF/G, FL. ESPN #45, PN #25, 247 #24. Offered Sep 2024. Visited Stanford 10/2024 and 9/2025.
* Lisa Sirgi, 6'5" F (from Estonia originally), followed by StanfordWBB Instagram. Goes to HS in Arizona. ESPN #53, ASGR #11.
* Ryan Carter, 6'0" Guard ESPN #12, PN #10, BS #9(tie), ASGR #10, from Philly, followed by StanfordWBB Instagram.
* Micah Ojo 6'1" wing from VA ranked ESPN #7, PN #8, BS #10, ASGR #8. She was on the 16U National Team. Offered June 2025.
* Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA, ESPN ranked #9, has an offer as of 12/30/25.
* Bella Rodgers 6-1 Wing from Cincinnati. Visited 4/13/26.
* Kaylor Buse 5-9 2027 Guard from Oregon, ESPN #77, offered May 2026.
* Ella Gunderson 5-11 Guard from Danville San Ramon Valley HS, offered May 2026.

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2028

Possible recruits
* Amy Nduka 6'4" 4/5 from Washington. ESPN #47, ASGR #9. Offer Nov 7, 2024
* Maliya Hunter, 6'2" F, Mitty High School, CA. Her father is a Stanford MBB assistant coach.  Stanford offered April 30, 2025. ESPN #22.
* Reese Gilpatrick 2028 has an offer from Stanford as of May 2025.  From Colorado.  6'3"/6'4" Forward. ESPN #6.
* Sydney "Bean" Douglas, 6'6"+ forward, Ontario Christian HS, California. Has an offer as of May 2025. ESPN #3, BS #1(tie), ASGR #1.
* Easton McCollough, 5'9" PG, Farmington AR, ESPN #40, ASGR #20.  Has an offer as of June 2025.
* Arianna Robinson, 5'10" G, Texas. ESPN #10. Has an offer as of June 2025.
* Roseline (Rosie) Oladokun, 6'5" post/wing,  Sierra Canyon H.S. (CA). ESPN #23. Visited and has an offer as of 10/25/25.
* Payton Caudle 6-0 Guard/Wing from Arkansas, ESPN #52, ranked #20 on a non-ESPN site.
* Kinsley Ketterhagen 6-0 Guard from Wisconsin, offered May 2026.
* Nawel Ibazatene 6-1 Guard from France. Goes to Morristown NJ HS, offered May 2026.

Decommits
* Jhaliana Guy 5'9" PG Iowa. ESPN #16, ASGR #8. Visited Feb 2024.  Offered Sept 2024. Committed 3/11/25. Decommitted 5/31/26

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2030

Possible recruits
* Flo Borchardt, 6'0" G. Daughter of Stanford greats Curtis Borchardt and Susan King Borchardt. Offered June 2025.

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ESPN = ESPN HoopGurlz rating
PN = Prospects Nation rating
BS = Blue Star rating
ASGR = All Star Girls Report rating
247 = 247 Sports rating

[BobK]

For the previous recruiting thread, see WBB Recruiting Class of 2026+

2026

New freshmen
* Jordyn Wheeler - 6'0" Canadian guard, ranked ESPN #86. Committed 8/3/25. Signed 11/12/25.
* Elyse Ngenda - 5'9" guard from New Hampshire. Gatorade POY for NH. Offered March 2025.  Ranked ESPN #95, PN 4* (in top 150). Stanford in her final 5 as of 8/25/25. Committed/signed 11/17/25.
* Kiara Green - 6'5" post from Oregon, offered Jan 2026, committed Jan 2026, signed 4/17/26.
* Gracyn Gilliard - 5'11" G/F from Indiana. Gatorade POY for Indiana. Committed Apr 2026, signed 6/1/26.

Transfers in
* Inés Sotelo, 6'3" C/F from Spain, will be a junior in the fall, transfer from Michigan State. Signed 4/27/26.
* Ilse de Vries, 6'3" F from the Netherlands, will be a junior in the fall, transfer from Miami of Ohio. Was a 4* recruit coming out of high school. Signed 5/27/26.
* Charlotte Tuhy - 6'1" F from New Jersey, will be a sophomore in the fall, transfer from American University. Signed 5/27/26.

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The following are players of interest. We don't know whether they have offers unless noted

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2027

Commits
* Spencer Laird, 6'2" F/G, Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart, MT. Committed 2/22/26. Ranked ESPN #46, Blue Star #20, Prospects Nation top 150. Gatorade player of the year for Montana.

Other possible recruits
* Sophia Louis-Pierre, 6'0" Guard, GA
* Madeline Mignery, 6'1" SF/G, FL. ESPN #45, PN #25, 247 #24. Offered Sep 2024. Visited Stanford 10/2024 and 9/2025.
* Lisa Sirgi, 6'5" F (from Estonia originally), followed by StanfordWBB Instagram. Goes to HS in Arizona. ESPN #53, ASGR #11.
* Ryan Carter, 6'0" Guard ESPN #12, PN #10, BS #9(tie), ASGR #10, from Philly, followed by StanfordWBB Instagram.
* Micah Ojo 6'1" wing from VA ranked ESPN #7, PN #8, BS #10, ASGR #8. She was on the 16U National Team. Offered June 2025.
* Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA, ESPN ranked #9, has an offer as of 12/30/25.
* Bella Rodgers 6-1 Wing from Cincinnati. Visited 4/13/26.
* Kaylor Buse 5-9 2027 Guard from Oregon, ESPN #77, offered May 2026.
* Ella Gunderson 5-11 Guard from Danville San Ramon Valley HS, offered May 2026.

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2028

Possible recruits
* Amy Nduka 6'4" 4/5 from Washington. ESPN #47, ASGR #9. Offer Nov 7, 2024
* Maliya Hunter, 6'2" F, Mitty High School, CA. Her father is a Stanford MBB assistant coach.  Stanford offered April 30, 2025. ESPN #22.
* Reese Gilpatrick 2028 has an offer from Stanford as of May 2025.  From Colorado.  6'3"/6'4" Forward. ESPN #6.
* Sydney "Bean" Douglas, 6'6"+ forward, Ontario Christian HS, California. Has an offer as of May 2025. ESPN #3, BS #1(tie), ASGR #1.
* Easton McCollough, 5'9" PG, Farmington AR, ESPN #40, ASGR #20.  Has an offer as of June 2025.
* Arianna Robinson, 5'10" G, Texas. ESPN #10. Has an offer as of June 2025.
* Roseline (Rosie) Oladokun, 6'5" post/wing,  Sierra Canyon H.S. (CA). ESPN #23. Visited and has an offer as of 10/25/25.
* Payton Caudle 6-0 Guard/Wing from Arkansas, ESPN #52, ranked #20 on a non-ESPN site.
* Kinsley Ketterhagen 6-0 Guard from Wisconsin, offered May 2026.
* Nawel Ibazatene 6-1 Guard from France. Goes to Morristown NJ HS, offered May 2026.

Decommits
* Jhaliana Guy 5'9" PG Iowa. ESPN #16, ASGR #8. Visited Feb 2024.  Offered Sept 2024. Committed 3/11/25. Decommitted 5/31/26

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2030

Possible recruits
* Flo Borchardt, 6'0" G. Daughter of Stanford greats Curtis Borchardt and Susan King Borchardt. Offered June 2025.

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ESPN = ESPN HoopGurlz rating
PN = Prospects Nation rating
BS = Blue Star rating
ASGR = All Star Girls Report rating
247 = 247 Sports rating

[pauloalto]

Updated April 24

Next year's rules set the roster limit at 15, with walk-ons (if any) counting as on the roster.
Lepolo is not returning for 26-27.

[pauloalto]

Updated April 24

Next year's rules set the roster limit at 15, with walk-ons (if any) counting as on the roster.
Lepolo is not returning for 26-27.

[CompSci87]

Welcome to the 2027+ WBB recruiting thread!

I'll close the 2026 thread soon. After that if any more 2026 activity happens, we can discuss it in the 2027 thread.

[CompSci87]

Welcome to the 2027+ WBB recruiting thread!

I'll close the 2026 thread soon. After that if any more 2026 activity happens, we can discuss it in the 2027 thread.

[WBB fan]

Welcome to the 2027+ WBB recruiting thread!

I'll close the 2026 thread soon. After that if any more 2026 activity happens, we can discuss it in the 2027 thread.

Thanks so much for all you do in keeping these threads going and current

[WBB fan]

Welcome to the 2027+ WBB recruiting thread!

I'll close the 2026 thread soon. After that if any more 2026 activity happens, we can discuss it in the 2027 thread.

Thanks so much for all you do in keeping these threads going and current

[jonnyss]

2030

Possible recruits
* Flo Borchardt, 6'0" G. Daughter of Stanford greats Curtis Borchardt and Susan King Borchardt. Offered June 2025.

highlights

[jonnyss]

2030

Possible recruits
* Flo Borchardt, 6'0" G. Daughter of Stanford greats Curtis Borchardt and Susan King Borchardt. Offered June 2025.

highlights

[pauloalto]

WBB Roster Chart as of 02/24/26
with Kiara Green and Spencer Laird added

I have flagged Kennedy Umeh as a redshirt this year.
Lepolo says she is not returning for 26-27 season.

With new rules the roster limit will be 15 with no walk-ons above that allowed.

[pauloalto]

WBB Roster Chart as of 02/24/26
with Kiara Green and Spencer Laird added

I have flagged Kennedy Umeh as a redshirt this year.
Lepolo says she is not returning for 26-27 season.

With new rules the roster limit will be 15 with no walk-ons above that allowed.

[BobK]

True for Stanford WBB but not for a number of Stanford sports. Players can be DSA or designated student athletes and can keep their spot on the roster. New rules are in effect now actually like for MBB

[BobK]

True for Stanford WBB but not for a number of Stanford sports. Players can be DSA or designated student athletes and can keep their spot on the roster. New rules are in effect now actually like for MBB

[BobK]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQSe6STkuBH/...IwNjQ2YQ==

New offer for a 2028 a 6-5 Post from SoCal Sierra Canyon HS. Ranked # 20

[BobK]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQSe6STkuBH/...IwNjQ2YQ==

New offer for a 2028 a 6-5 Post from SoCal Sierra Canyon HS. Ranked # 20

[spike5882]

We have quite a few slots to fill with the 2027 recruiting class.  But it seems really quiet on that front, even in terms of players of interest.  There seems to be more action with the 2028 class.  I am hoping we get some kind of surprise with the 2027 class, as I think it is an important one for the team.

[spike5882]

We have quite a few slots to fill with the 2027 recruiting class.  But it seems really quiet on that front, even in terms of players of interest.  There seems to be more action with the 2028 class.  I am hoping we get some kind of surprise with the 2027 class, as I think it is an important one for the team.

[TheFarm07]

We have quite a few slots to fill with the 2027 recruiting class.  But it seems really quiet on that front, even in terms of players of interest.  There seems to be more action with the 2028 class.  I am hoping we get some kind of surprise with the 2027 class, as I think it is an important one for the team.

Agreed, at this point and considering recruits often initially list 10-20 schools when they get to be upperclassmen in high school, it's concerning that we are not even given cursory consideration by recruits.

I feel like big wins over the next couple months could reverberate beyond this season; if we can show recruits, then we can beat a Hannah Hidalgo-led Notre Dame or get over our recent struggles against NC State, then that could leave a good impression on the trajectory of the post-Tara era.

[TheFarm07]

We have quite a few slots to fill with the 2027 recruiting class.  But it seems really quiet on that front, even in terms of players of interest.  There seems to be more action with the 2028 class.  I am hoping we get some kind of surprise with the 2027 class, as I think it is an important one for the team.

Agreed, at this point and considering recruits often initially list 10-20 schools when they get to be upperclassmen in high school, it's concerning that we are not even given cursory consideration by recruits.

I feel like big wins over the next couple months could reverberate beyond this season; if we can show recruits, then we can beat a Hannah Hidalgo-led Notre Dame or get over our recent struggles against NC State, then that could leave a good impression on the trajectory of the post-Tara era.

[BobK]

Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer
Payton Caudle 6-0 Guard/Wing from Arkansas 2028 ranked # 20 on non espn site has an offer

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Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer

[BobK]

Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer
Payton Caudle 6-0 Guard/Wing from Arkansas 2028 ranked # 20 on non espn site has an offer

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Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer

[spike5882]

Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer
Payton Caudle 6-0 Guard/Wing from Arkansas 2028 ranked # 20 on non espn site has an offer

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Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer

Palmer would be an amazing get.  She is really quite phenomenal.  But she also recently was quoted saying that being recruited by Staley is a dream come true.  So, a pleasant surprise would always be welcomed, but it would be a surprise if she comes our way.

[spike5882]

Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer
Payton Caudle 6-0 Guard/Wing from Arkansas 2028 ranked # 20 on non espn site has an offer

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Jordyn Palmer 6-1 Wing from PA 2027 ranked # 6 has an offer

Palmer would be an amazing get.  She is really quite phenomenal.  But she also recently was quoted saying that being recruited by Staley is a dream come true.  So, a pleasant surprise would always be welcomed, but it would be a surprise if she comes our way.

[BobK]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

[BobK]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

[PalmTree]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

Thanks, Bob. Kiara reportedly averagng 15.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 2.0 bpg (all per Howard U). She has a reported 4.0 GPA. 

Piecing things together from her IG account,Green received a slew of mid-major offers through last fall, but not one from Stanford even despite camping here last June. She then announced a commitment to Howard in mid-November, but subsequently decommited in late-December.  Kate then offered her ~ a week ago.  

Maybe I'm overthinking this but it sounds/feels to me like:

• Green jumped the gun on committing to Howard without knowing her Stanford admission status (awkward), +/-
  
• we're hedging our bets against any possible portal departures after this season to get a full (on paper) 2026-27 roster in place sooner rather than later, particularly after feeling the sting of whiffing on so many 2026 players this last recruiting cycle.
  

Not saying "it" all needs to be elegant, but this feels "not"....oh well, whatever works.

EDIT - Am I corrrecting in assuming that, as it stands, signing Green in this year's class would preclude TL from returning next season?

[PalmTree]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

Thanks, Bob. Kiara reportedly averagng 15.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 2.0 bpg (all per Howard U). She has a reported 4.0 GPA. 

Piecing things together from her IG account,Green received a slew of mid-major offers through last fall, but not one from Stanford even despite camping here last June. She then announced a commitment to Howard in mid-November, but subsequently decommited in late-December.  Kate then offered her ~ a week ago.  

Maybe I'm overthinking this but it sounds/feels to me like:

• Green jumped the gun on committing to Howard without knowing her Stanford admission status (awkward), +/-
  
• we're hedging our bets against any possible portal departures after this season to get a full (on paper) 2026-27 roster in place sooner rather than later, particularly after feeling the sting of whiffing on so many 2026 players this last recruiting cycle.
  

Not saying "it" all needs to be elegant, but this feels "not"....oh well, whatever works.

EDIT - Am I corrrecting in assuming that, as it stands, signing Green in this year's class would preclude TL from returning next season?

[jonnyss]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

highlights
link

[jonnyss]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

highlights
link

[PalmTree]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

link

This link to Fieldlevel doesn't tell the full story on Green's recruiting history (it still shows her as committed to Howard) or performance againt high-calibre competition - as Bob said, start with her IG page and fact-check from there, & for better game videos.

[PalmTree]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

link

This link to Fieldlevel doesn't tell the full story on Green's recruiting history (it still shows her as committed to Howard) or performance againt high-calibre competition - as Bob said, start with her IG page and fact-check from there, & for better game videos.

[Card10Fan]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

Thanks, Bob. Kiara reportedly averagng 15.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 2.0 bpg (all per Howard U). She has a reported 4.0 GPA. 

Piecing things together from her IG account,Green received a slew of mid-major offers through last fall, but not one from Stanford even despite camping here last June. She then announced a commitment to Howard in mid-November, but subsequently decommited in late-December.  Kate then offered her ~ a week ago.  

Maybe I'm overthinking this but it sounds/feels to me like:

• Green jumped the gun on committing to Howard without knowing her Stanford admission status (awkward), +/-
  
• we're hedging our bets against any possible portal departures after this season to get a full (on paper) 2026-27 roster in place sooner rather than later, particularly after feeling the sting of whiffing on so many 2026 players this last recruiting cycle.
  

Not saying "it" all needs to be elegant, but this feels "not"....oh well, whatever works.

EDIT - Am I corrrecting in assuming that, as it stands, signing Green in this year's class would preclude TL from returning next season?

This seems pretty accurate and believable. I don’t see she has had any power 4 offers aside from Stanford? She did take visits to Oregon and Purdue but I don’t see offers were made from either school. Kind of weird… Can a player go that “under the radar” if they are really that good. Also can’t find any rankings on her or any real insight. Feels like this decision would be to just a fill a roster spot.

[Card10Fan]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

Thanks, Bob. Kiara reportedly averagng 15.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 2.0 bpg (all per Howard U). She has a reported 4.0 GPA. 

Piecing things together from her IG account,Green received a slew of mid-major offers through last fall, but not one from Stanford even despite camping here last June. She then announced a commitment to Howard in mid-November, but subsequently decommited in late-December.  Kate then offered her ~ a week ago.  

Maybe I'm overthinking this but it sounds/feels to me like:

• Green jumped the gun on committing to Howard without knowing her Stanford admission status (awkward), +/-
  
• we're hedging our bets against any possible portal departures after this season to get a full (on paper) 2026-27 roster in place sooner rather than later, particularly after feeling the sting of whiffing on so many 2026 players this last recruiting cycle.
  

Not saying "it" all needs to be elegant, but this feels "not"....oh well, whatever works.

EDIT - Am I corrrecting in assuming that, as it stands, signing Green in this year's class would preclude TL from returning next season?

This seems pretty accurate and believable. I don’t see she has had any power 4 offers aside from Stanford? She did take visits to Oregon and Purdue but I don’t see offers were made from either school. Kind of weird… Can a player go that “under the radar” if they are really that good. Also can’t find any rankings on her or any real insight. Feels like this decision would be to just a fill a roster spot.

[!ZAR!]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

Would be good to have more size on the roster...  Green's not as mobile as Eschmeyer or Umeh, but has a nice looking shot.  Could be a good developmental piece.  There's not much size at the top end of the 2027 class.

Speaking of Umeh - any news on her health?  Is she out for the year (did I miss the news?)?  The team could sure use her physicality in ACC play.

[!ZAR!]

Kiara Green 6-5 post from Oregon class of 2026 was at Stanford recently and was offerred  by Kate.
She decommitted from Howard in December
She posted all on instagram but I just spent 10 minutes searching and this seems real and current.
We do have an opening

Would be good to have more size on the roster...  Green's not as mobile as Eschmeyer or Umeh, but has a nice looking shot.  Could be a good developmental piece.  There's not much size at the top end of the 2027 class.

Speaking of Umeh - any news on her health?  Is she out for the year (did I miss the news?)?  The team could sure use her physicality in ACC play.

[PalmTree]

Speaking of Umeh - any news on her health?  Is she out for the year (did I miss the news?)?  The team could sure use her physicality in ACC play.

Yes, she's apparently out for the season with an arm injury. This is per several posts from December on.

[PalmTree]

Speaking of Umeh - any news on her health?  Is she out for the year (did I miss the news?)?  The team could sure use her physicality in ACC play.

Yes, she's apparently out for the season with an arm injury. This is per several posts from December on.

[triangle2]

Speaking of Umeh - any news on her health?  Is she out for the year (did I miss the news?)?  The team could sure use her physicality in ACC play.

Yes, she's apparently out for the season with an arm injury. This is per several posts from December on.

I wonder if Umeh's injury caused the staff to prioritize getting a post for 2026 instead of an athletic wing. Somfai is showing some difficulty with fouling, so you can imagine why they might want another 4/5 who can defend.

[triangle2]

Speaking of Umeh - any news on her health?  Is she out for the year (did I miss the news?)?  The team could sure use her physicality in ACC play.

Yes, she's apparently out for the season with an arm injury. This is per several posts from December on.

I wonder if Umeh's injury caused the staff to prioritize getting a post for 2026 instead of an athletic wing. Somfai is showing some difficulty with fouling, so you can imagine why they might want another 4/5 who can defend.