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Oklahoma secures commitment from 2027 forward Destiny Manyawu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Oklahoma secures commitment from 2027 forward Destiny Manyawu
Summary

Destiny Manyawu, a 4-star forward from Staley High School in Kansas City, has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team. The announcement came on September 20, 2026, as Manyawu chose Oklahoma over Michigan, Duke, Iowa, and others. She is recognized as the top-ranked player in Missouri and among the top 40 in the national 2027 recruit class. Manyawu is the second commit for Oklahoma in this class, joining guard Finley Chastain. The Sooners are fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance and anticipate building their squad under coach Jennie Baranczyk, returning seven players from last season's roster.

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  • •Destiny Manyawu is a 6-foot-2 forward from Missouri.
  • •She led Staley High School to a 29-3 record last season.
  • •Oklahoma is her choice over Michigan, Duke, and Iowa.
  • •Manyawu is Oklahoma's second commit for 2027, following Finley Chastain.
  • •The Sooners reached the Sweet 16 last season and return key players.
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  • 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma earns commitment from 2027 4-star F Destiny Manyawu
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The Sooners picked up a commitment from 4-star forward Destiny Manyawu, out of Missouri.

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