Oregon Ducks Secure Trio of Top Recruits for 2026 Season

In a major recruiting coup, the Oregon Ducks women's basketball team has landed three top prospects for their 2026 season. The Ducks have secured commitments from 4-star combo guard Brooklynn Haywood, 4-star center Emilia Krstevski, and combo guard La'u Pele Falatea.

Haywood, a 5-9 guard from Union High School in Washington, is ranked as the No. 26 overall recruit in the country and the No. 6 combo guard. She is known for her elite scoring and playmaking abilities, as well as her deadly shooting range. Krstevski, a 6-4 center from powerhouse Sierra Canyon in California, is the No. 31-ranked player nationally and will provide a formidable presence in the paint. Falatea, the younger sister of former Ducks player Nani Falatea, is an unranked but versatile combo guard from Utah who can excel both as a ball-handler and off the ball.

Coach Kelly Graves is thrilled with the additions, stating that this class fills key needs across the backcourt and frontcourt. He expects the trio to make an immediate and lasting impact on the Oregon program, which has become known for developing elite guards during Graves' tenure.