League: NCAAW Sport: College Sports Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Aaliyah Guyton shows growth with Illinois and Brazil this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

College Sports

Summary

Junior guard Aaliyah Guyton of the Illinois women's basketball team has demonstrated significant improvement this summer. During her time with the Brazil senior women's national team at the AmeriCup South American qualifiers, she averaged 14.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Guyton's performance has caught the attention of Brazil's coach, leading to her selection for the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament alongside Illinois teammates. Following a challenging sophomore season, Guyton focused on her fitness and skills during offseason workouts, which her coach has praised as a transformation in her game. The Olympic pre-qualifying tournament begins today in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Guyton averaged 14.4 points during the AmeriCup qualifiers this summer.
•Illinois women's basketball coaches praised her summer growth and leadership.
•She will participate in the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament starting today.
•Brazil finished third at the AmeriCup qualifiers, securing a spot in the 2027 tournament.
•Guyton underwent a fitness transformation since her sophomore season ended.

Latest Updates

2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street A 'different' Aaliyah Guyton

What they're saying

"
Aug. 17—The word out of Ubben Basketball Complex this summer about has been positive. That the junior guard on the Illinois women's basketball team has had a very good summer. It's no surprise the 5-foot-7 Peoria native would make progress in her second full offseason program with the Illini. But it's also an important step for her after a sophomore year that had its share of highs and lows. ...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

NCAAW College Sports