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Purdue women's basketball loses two guards to season-ending injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:58 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Purdue women's basketball loses two guards to season-ending injuries

Summary

Purdue women's basketball announced that guards Aysia Proctor and Zoja Štirn will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to knee injuries. The team must quickly adapt and restructure its roster ahead of the season opener on November 2. Kyndall Hunter and Hannah Wickstrom, both transfers, have taken on leadership roles following the injuries. The Boilermakers, which have seen significant turnover with just four returning players, now have a diverse roster with representatives from eight different countries. Hunter emphasized the importance of maintaining morale and adapting to the new circumstances during a recent media day.

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Status Watch

•Aysia Proctor and Zoja Štirn are out for the season with knee injuries.
•Purdue plays its season opener on November 2.
•Kyndall Hunter and Hannah Wickstrom are stepping up as leaders.
•The current roster features players from eight different countries.
•Purdue has only four returning players from last season.

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9:58 PMYahoo Sports — How 2 season-ending injuries impacts Purdue women's basketball

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A pair of guards suffered knee injuries and will miss the 2026-27 Purdue women's basketball season. The guard-heavy roster will redirect, transfers said.
— Yahoo Sports

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