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Iowa State women’s basketball faces roster turnover ahead of Big 12 schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:43 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Iowa State women’s basketball faces roster turnover ahead of Big 12 schedule

Summary

Iowa State women’s basketball prepares for the 2026-27 season with a new Big 12 schedule amid significant roster turnover. Head coach Bill Fennelly deals with the loss of nine players, including four starters, leading to an influx of transfers. Key additions include Ashleigh Connor, Maya Babbit, and Alex-Anne Bessette. The schedule features matchups against familiar rivals Kansas, Kansas State, and Oklahoma State, with strong home games expected against BYU and Colorado. The season begins in November, testing how quickly new players can gel and establish Iowa State's competitive status in the challenging Big 12.

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By the Numbers

•Nine players, including four starters, have left Iowa State.
•Transfers Connor, Babbit, and Bessette join the roster.
•Season opens in November against conference rivals.
•Home games against BYU, Colorado, and Houston are key.
•Fennelly aims to build a new competitive standard.

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2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa State Women’s Basketball’s 2026-27 Big 12 Schedule: A new era begins

What they're saying

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Bill Fennelly has seen a lot in his decades coaching Iowa State women’s basketball. Rebuilds. Reloads. Lean years and banner years. What he faces heading into 2026-27 may be the most significant roster turnover of his tenure and the Big 12 schedule just landed on his desk. Nine players departed this offseason including four starters. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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