Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Players to Watch

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Below are the Southern States Athletic Conference Players to Watch for the 2026-27 women's basketball season.

The 2027 SSAC Women's Basketball Championship takes place February 23-27 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.

  		• Ella Lavigne
    Jr., F, Baxley, Ga.
    • Transfer from East Central and Central Maine CC
    • Averaged 4.6 points per game last season
    		Brianna Wimberly
    Jr., G, Swainsboro, Ga.
    • SSAC All-Academic
    • Played in 28 games, starting in 27 last year
  		• Braniya Baker
    Jr., G, Panama City, Fla.
    • Two-time All-Region honoree in junior college
    • Averaged nine points per game last season
    		Jasmyn Thomas
    So., G, Opelika, Ala.
    • Quick guard with high basketball IQ
    • 7.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game last year
  		• McKenzie Williams
    Jr., C, Jonesboro, Ark.
    • Averaged 10 points and eight boards per game last year
    • Will have much bigger role this season after expanding her game in the offseason
    		Lena Taylor
    Jr., G, Selmer, Tenn.
    • Improved her game tremendously in the offseason
    • Finished last season with multiple double-figure scoring games
  		• Chastity Degale
    Jr., F, Valdosta, Ga.
    • Former Freshman of the Year and All-Conference player
    • Battled injuries last season and played through. Fully healthy now
    		Andrian Stewart
    So., F, Nashville, Tenn.
    • All-Conference honoree who was in and out of lineup last year due to injury
    • Averaged just shy of a double-double in 23 minutes per game
  		• Ruthie Smith
    Sr., F, Rogersville, Ala.
    • First team All-Conference last season
    • Averaged 14 points and eight boards a game last year
    		Sydney Steward
    Jr., G, Hazel Green, Ala.
    • Fully healthy after struggling through last season
    • Tore ACL freshman season
  		• Arianna Harper
    Sr., G, Los Angeles, Calif.
    • Dynamic, skilled and athletic transfer who plays with aggression
    • Has ability to make immediate impact on both ends of the floor
    		Sa'mya Stevens
    Sr., G, Philadelphia, Pa.
    • Versatile, aggressive two-way player who can stretch the floor
    • Makes plays on both ends and will create an immediate impact
  		• Alissa O'Dell
    Sr., F/C, Zachary, La.
    • Returning Player of the Year and NAIA Third Team All-American
    • Over 1,100 points and 670 rebounds in career
    		Caitlin Travis
    Sr., G, Walker, La.
    • First team All-Conference honoree and SSAC All-Academic
    • Third leading scorer and second on the team in assists last season
  		• Caitlin Hull
    So., W, New Zealand
    • Transfer who brings big-time rebounding presence
    • Great teammate who does the little things well
    		Emilee Duet
    So., G, Covington, La.
    • Strong scorer who made a big jump from last year
    • Brings confidence offensively while being unselfish
  		• Evelyn Old Coyote
    Sr., F, Garryowen, Mont.
    • Brings toughness, leadership and accountability
    • Extremely hard worker
    		Martina Ayllon
    Fr., G, Pasadena, Calif.
    • Had 10 goals and seven assists last year with two game winners
    • Transferred from Pasadena City CC prior to 2025
  		• Zyi'kiera King
    So., G, Donalsonville, Ga.
    • Started in 28 of 30 games last season for the Night Hawks
    • Averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, earning spot on All-Freshman Team
    		Elicia Smith
    So., G, Jackson, Ga.
    • Versatile guard who can score inside and outside
    • Averaged 4.5 points and 2.2 boards a game last year
  		• Lauren Smith
    Sr., F, Nashville, Tenn.
    • Averaged career best 9.3 points per game last season
    • Played in and started all games last two seasons
    		Ramie Reid
    Sr., G, Hayden, Ala.
    • Averaged 13 points per game last year
    • SSAC Scholar Athlete
  		• Zariah Davis
    Jr., G, Columbus, Ga.
    • Leading scorer from last season, averaging 12.4 points per game
    • Second Team All-CCS last season
    		Jenaiya Hardy
    So, F, Columbus, Ga.
    • Averaged 9.5 points per game in only 10 games last season
    • Started nine of her 10 appearances
  		• Shaneal Corpuz
    Sr., F, Biloxi, Miss.
    • Scores efficiently in the paint and rebounds at a high level
    • Leadership and all-around presence make her key player
    		Addy Sherer
    Jr., G, Hattiesburg, Miss.
    • Floor general who controls the tempo
    • Creates opportunities for her teammates and provides offensive spark with her shooting
  		• Shania Swan
    Jr., G, Miami Gardens, Fla.
    • Gained valuable experience and grew throughout last season
    • Expected to take big step forward this year
    		Jala Williams
    Sr., G, Oakland, Calif.
    • Continued to establish herself as important piece of program
    • Looking forward to seeing her leadership and experience shine