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Autumn Johnson | November 1, 2025

New teammates to know about on the 2025-26 women's basketball scene

New teammates to keep an eye on for 2025-26 women's basketball season

This season is all about new chemistry and superstar pairings across women’s college basketball.

At UCLA, the Betts sisters finally unite for one of the most complete rosters in the Big Ten.

At LSU, the Tigers’ Big Three — Mikaylah Williams, MiLaysia Fulwiley and Flau’jae Johnson — are pure electricity. Creativity, balance and showtime basketball.

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At South Carolina, it’s a guard reunion as Ta’Niya Latson and Raven Johnson form a fearless backcourt built to run the SEC.

Something’s brewing in the Big 12. Iowa State brings in its next point guard, Jada Williams, to dominate alongside Audi Crooks and Addy Brown.

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And in the ACC, Zoe Brooks and Khamil Pierre headline a new era for NC State, bringing balance, toughness, versatility and a dawg mentality.

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