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Oregon Ducks Reload: Top Recruits & Returning Stars Fuel 2026 Hopes
2 May
Summary
- Oregon's 2026 recruiting class is ranked 14th nationally and 4th in the Big Ten.
- Key returning players include guard Katie Fiso and forward Ehis Etute.
- The Ducks added four-star recruits Brooklyn Haywood, Emilia Krstevski, and KK Holman.
The Oregon Ducks women's basketball program is building momentum following a Round of 32 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Kelly Graves' team finished the 2025-26 season with a 23-13 record and is set to welcome a promising group of new talent.
Key to their future success is the nation's 14th-ranked recruiting class, which also stands as the fourth-best in the Big Ten. This incoming class features three prospects in the top 60 nationally: guards Brooklyn Haywood (No. 33) and KK Holman (No. 59), and forward Emilia Krstevski (No. 44). All three are rated as four-star recruits.
Returning players, including leading scorer Katie Fiso (15.5 PPG, 6.2 APG) and forward Ehis Etute (12.5 PPG, 9.0 RPG), provide a strong foundation. The Ducks also welcome transfer Hillary Fuller from Belmont. Oregon's leadership is optimistic about achieving consistency and aiming for a higher NCAA Tournament seed in the upcoming season.
