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Illinois women's basketball profiles Irene Noya Catoira for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

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Summary

The Illinois women's basketball team is finalizing its 2026-27 roster under coach Shauna Green. Irene Noya Catoira, a 6-foot-3 junior forward from Spain, increased her playing time during her sophomore season, appearing in 17 games. Her standout performance came in a 90-41 victory over Bellarmine, where she recorded seven points, six rebounds, and multiple assists. Noya Catoira is currently competing with Spain's U20 team for a spot on the final roster before the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket tournament next month in Lithuania.

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By the Numbers

•Irene Noya Catoira is a junior forward for Illinois women's basketball.
•She played 17 games last season, contributing off the bench.
•Her highest scoring game featured seven points and six rebounds.
•Catoira is currently with Spain's U20 team for EuroBasket preparations.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street 2026-27 player profiles -- Irene Noya Catoira

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Jun. 22—The 2026-27 roster is all but set for Shauna Green's Illinois women's basketball program. So, over the next few weeks, we'll take a closer look at each of the 14 players on Green's fifth Illini team. ➜ 6 ➜ F ➜ Jr. ➜ 6-foot-3 ➜ Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain ➜ Noya Catoira saw her minutes increase this past season as a sophomore. Even if that wasn't a major change for the ...
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