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
College SportsThe 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.
- •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.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street 2026-27 player profiles -- Irene Noya Catoira
"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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