Mississippi State women's basketball adds Grace Ndubueze to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Mississippi State women's basketball has announced the addition of 6-foot-4 forward Grace Ndubueze from Nigeria to its 2026-27 roster. Ndubueze, who recently competed in the FIBA 3-on-3 league in Taipei, will be the tallest player on the team. She joins returning player Favour Nwaedozi, who also hails from Nigeria, and increases the squad's international presence. Mississippi State has previously benefitted from late additions of international talent, yielding successful results. The team's full schedule for the upcoming season has yet to be released.
- •Grace Ndubueze joins Mississippi State as a freshman forward.
- •She previously played in the FIBA 3-on-3 league this summer.
- •Ndubueze is the Bulldogs' tallest player at 6-foot-4.
- •She is the fourth international player on the roster.
- •Mississippi State has not yet announced its 2026-27 schedule.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mississippi State women's basketball adds 6-foot-4 international player to roster
"Mississippi State women's basketball added 6-foot-4 forward Grace Ndubueze to the 2026-27 roster.
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