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Rebekah, a JuCo transfer from Miles (MT) Community College, is the first player in program history from Australia. She was named the 2021 NJCAA Division I Player of the Year as a freshman when she led the NJCAA in scoring at 25.8 ppg. Was named to the 2023 Academic All-Big 12 First Team. Would like to play professionally at the conclusion of her collegiate career.
Brylee achieved career season-highs in every statistical category as a sophomore playing in 36 games with 32 starts. Brylee earned honors as Big 12 Freshman of the Week three times and was named to the 2022 Big 12 All-Freshman Team. She has also earned Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team honors and Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors to go along with her three-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll recognitions. Brylee has one twin sister, Jaelyn, who is her teammate at K-State. She is majoring in business administration and enjoys volunteering at local animal shelters.
Jaelyn ranks fifth in school history for career steals per game and is tied for second in school history for career games with five or more steals (8). Only player in the nation with 70 or more 3-point field goals made and 90 or more steals in the 2022-23 season. Jaelyn has one twin sister, Brylee, who is her teammate at K-State. She is majoring in business administration and enjoys volunteering at local animal shelters.
Heavenly comes to K-State after starting her career at Oklahoma. After sitting out the 2021-22 season due to transfer rules, she played in a career-best 30 games in 2022-23 and was selected to the 2023 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team. In high school she was nominated for the McDonald’s All-America game and California All-State team. Heavenly has three siblings and her major is psychology.
Gabby has scored 1,433 points in her career, including 648 points alone in her one season at K-State which helped her earn 2022-23 All-Big 12 First Team honors. The 2019 Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year began her career at Oklahoma before transferring to K-State prior to the 2022-23 season. Gabby’s interests outside of basketball include health, traveling, and food.
Ja’Mia suffered a season-ending injury in the season opener in 2022. As a senior in high school, she led her team to the 2022 Texas 6A State Championship where she was named the 2022 Texas 6A State Championship MVP. A 2022 McDonald’s All-American nominee, Ja’Mia averaged 17 points and five rebounds her senior year.
Alexis scored over 1,000 career points during her high school career which included 116 3-point field goals made. She was named First Team Class 5A All-State and All-Conference during her junior campaign while averaging 19 points per game.
Ayoka earned national notoriety for setting the NCAA Division I record for points in a single game with 61 points against Oklahoma her junior year. Her list of accomplishments includes All-America First Team, three-time All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 Player of the Year, three-time ESPN.com National Player of the Week, four-time Big 12 Player of the Week, Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Big 12 All-Freshman Team, Big 12 Conference and K-State record 12-time Big 12 Freshman of the Week, and four-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Ayoka also has several conference and school records to her name. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in couple and family therapy.
Imani joins the Wildcats after spending her freshman season at Louisville. A four-star prospect out of high school, she was ranked No. 57 overall and the 8th best post player in her class. She led her team to the 2022 NCISAA state title and recorded 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks in the finals.
As a freshman, Eliza played in all 36 games with one start. She averaged 12 minutes per game, 4 points per game, and 3 rebounds per game during her freshman campaign. As a senior in high school, Eliza was named Class 5 All-State Team, Class 5 District 2 Player of the Year, and 2021-22 All-Suburban Conference First Team.
Mikayla played in nine games her freshman year. In high school, she led Norman High to a pair of Oklahoma Class 6A state titles in 2019 and 2021 and was a Class 6A First Team All-State Tournament selection both seasons. Mikayla has not yet declared a major.
Gisela is the second player in program history from Spain and is a member of Spain’s 2023 FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship Team in Lithuania. She comes to K-State after transferring from Arizona where she appeared in 20 games as a true freshman. Gisela is majoring in nutrition and health.
Taryn’s high school honors include: three-time Kansas Basketball Coaches Association All-State recipient, Kansas 3A Player of the Year, three-time Wichita Eagle All-State First Team recipient, and a three-time Class 3A All-State choice by the Topeka Capitol Journal.
Serena is one of 10 players in school history with 850+ points, 350+ assists, and 275+ rebounds. She is a 2x All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection and was named to the 2022 Big 12 All-Freshman Team. Serena was also named to the 2023 Academic All-Big 12 First Team and is a 3x Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient. She is majoring in business administration.
Zyanna joins the Wildcats after spending her freshman season at Louisville. A four-star prospect out of high school, she was named the 2022 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year and to the 2022 Naismith High School Trophy Underclassmen Girls Watch List.