USI women's basketball retains all eligible players after successful season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The University of Southern Indiana women's basketball team has become one of the few teams nationally to retain all eligible players following a successful 20-win season and a trip to the Women's NIT. Head coach Rick Stein praised the loyalty of his players, highlighting the strong team culture that encouraged their return. With the departure of star player Ali Saunders due to graduation, veteran players Chloe Gannon and Sophia Loden will help integrate three new players into the squad. The team is set to continue workouts in preparation for the upcoming season.
- •USI achieved a 20-win season and reached the Women's NIT.
- •All eligible players chose to return for the next season.
- •Chloe Gannon and Sophia Loden will mentor new teammates.
- •Ali Saunders is set to graduate this winter.
- •The team resumes workouts in preparation for the upcoming season.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — USI women join rare group with no players in the transfer portal
"EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After another successful 20-win season and a trip to the Women’s NIT, the University of Southern Indiana women’s basketball team accomplished something very few teams in the country could do and that’s retain all of their eligible players. It’s become almost taboo for players to return to their same school after turning […]
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