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Tanisha Wright builds Penn State women's basketball roster from scratch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Tanisha Wright builds Penn State women's basketball roster from scratch

Summary

Tanisha Wright has taken over as head coach of Penn State women's basketball, successfully assembling a team from zero players ahead of the 2026-27 season. After losing all players to transfer or graduation, Wright has filled the roster with 11 athletes, including standout transfers like Petra Božan and Skylar Durley. The team's chemistry appears strong already, as graduate forward Savannah White praised the recruiting of 'good people' and a shared belief in Wright's vision. Media day on October 12 highlighted the program's encouraging direction as the season opener approaches.

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Status Watch

•Tanisha Wright becomes head coach of Penn State women's basketball.
•The team has 11 players heading into 2026-27 season.
•Key recruits include Petra Božan and Skylar Durley.
•Team chemistry reported to be strong leading into the season.
•Season opener set for less than a month from now.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — After starting at zero, Tanisha Wright built Penn State women's basketball from scratch

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After rebuilding the roster from scratch, Tanisha Wright has Penn State women's basketball trending in the right direction in her first year.
— Yahoo Sports

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