Michigan State women's basketball opens practice with young roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Michigan State University women's basketball initiated practice for the 2026-27 season on Sept. 22. The team features a new lineup with nine newcomers, including four freshmen and five transfers. Senior guard Sara Sambolić is one of six returners from a squad that reached the second round of the NCAA tournament last season. Coach Robyn Fralick noted that the team is among the youngest she has coached and is focusing on building chemistry among the new group., newcomer Lilly Williams, a highly-rated 6-foot-5 center recovering from eye surgery, is beginning to ramp up her practice.
- •Practice began on Sept. 22 for the 2026-27 season.
- •MSU has nine newcomers including four freshmen and five transfers.
- •Sara Sambolić is one of six returning players from last year's team.
- •Lilly Williams is returning to practice after recovering from eye surgery.
- •Coach Robyn Fralick emphasizes team chemistry with the new group.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — New look Michigan State women's basketball finding its way with young group
"MSU women's basketball opens practice for 2026-27 season with nine newcomers on its roster.
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