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Oklahoma Sooners unveil 2026-27 women's basketball roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners unveil 2026-27 women's basketball roster

Summary

The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team is set to begin the 2026-27 season with a revamped roster, including sophomore guard Aaliyah Chavez, who was named the 2026 ESPN National Freshman of the Year. The Sooners, coming off a Sweet 16 appearance and ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP poll, have also incorporated several transfers alongside returning players like Brooklyn Stewart and Sahara Williams. Freshman LeeLee Bell, a five-star recruit, is expected to contribute immediately. The Sooners will open the season against North Carolina on Monday in Paris.

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Status Watch

•Oklahoma is ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP poll
•Aaliyah Chavez averaged over 18 points last season
•The Sooners add significant talent via transfers
•Season opener against North Carolina is scheduled for Monday
•Freshman LeeLee Bell is a five-star recruit from North Dakota

Latest Updates

10:15 AMYahoo Sports — OU women's basketball roster: A look at coach Jennie Baranczyk's 2026-27 Oklahoma Sooners

What they're saying

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The OU women's basketball team enters the season with a new-look roster, led by guard Aaliyah Chavez. Get to know coach Jennie Baranczyk's Sooners.
— Yahoo Sports

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