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Cearah Parchment prepares for sophomore season with Illinois women's basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

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Summary

Cearah Parchment, a 6-foot-3 forward for the Illinois women's basketball team, is entering her sophomore season. At 19 years old, she is one of the youngest on a roster of 15 players. Last season, Parchment averaged 13.6 points and 8.4 rebounds, earning All-Big Ten honors. This summer, she is training with the Canada basketball senior women's national team and will compete in an exhibition game against UCLA on July 22. Following that, Parchment will participate in the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Mexico from August 17-23.

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By the Numbers

•Parchment averaged 13.6 points and 8.4 rebounds last season.
•She is part of Team Canada's summer training camp.
•Parchment will play in an exhibition against UCLA on July 22.
•She competes in the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in August.
•Illinois women's basketball aims for success in the 2026-27 season.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Parchment 'ready for whatever comes' as sophomore with Illini

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Jul. 10—CHAMPAIGN — Cearah Parchment just turned 19 this past Saturday. That still means the Illinois women's basketball team's 6-foot-3 forward is one of the youngest players on its full 15-player roster heading into the upcoming 2026-27 season. Even as a sophomore. Only freshman forwards Lana Brenjo (by 12 days) and Morgan Baptist (now at 18 years, three months) are younger than the Whitby, ...
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