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Michigan adds Australian guard Dallas Loughridge for next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:29 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Michigan adds Australian guard Dallas Loughridge for next season
Summary

The Michigan women’s basketball program has signed Australian guard Dallas Loughridge for the 2026-27 season. The 5-foot-6 guard brings professional experience from the WNBL and has played for the Adelaide Lightning. Loughridge’s addition provides depth at point guard, complementing a strong backcourt that includes Olivia Olson and Syla Swords. This move comes after the team lost Macy Brown to injury and McKenzie Mathurin to transfer, enhancing Michigan's offensive capabilities. Loughridge averaged over 25 points per game in the NBL1 South and was named the 2026 Betty Watson Breakout Player of the Year.

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  • •Loughridge comes from the WNBL, adding to Michigan's guard depth.
  • •The Wolverines lost Macy Brown to an ACL injury and McKenzie Mathurin via transfer.
  • •Loughridge averaged 25.5 points and 5.1 assists in recent NBL1 competition.
  • •She was named the 2026 Betty Watson Breakout Player of the Year.
  • •Michigan aims to enhance its offensive strategy with Loughridge's playmaking.
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  • 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan women’s basketball adds key guard in Dallas Loughridge
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The Michigan women’s basketball program announced the addition of Australian guard Dallas Loughridge for the 2026-27 season in a key guard role:

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