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New Look Ichabods Ready for Championship Push
7 Oct
Summary
- Washburn Ichabods return four players for the 2026-27 season.
- The team features five transfers and four new freshmen recruits.
- Coach Westling sought experienced junior college players for immediate impact.

The Washburn Ichabods are entering the 2026-2027 basketball season with a revamped lineup. After a successful 24-8 season last year, the team will see many new faces. Only four players are returning from the previous roster.
These additions include five skilled transfers and four promising freshmen. The team boasts eight upperclassmen, bringing valuable experience. Coach Lora Westling emphasized recruiting junior college players with proven success and strong coaching backgrounds to ensure immediate contributions.
The Ichabods will play an exhibition game against Kansas on October 29. Their regular season begins on November 13 in Marshall, Minnesota, where they will compete against St. Cloud State as part of the Central Region Crossover.