Cyclones Rebuild with New Guards

Iowa State Cyclones womens basketball team is gearing up for a swift rebuild in the 2026-27 season. Coach Bill Fennelly faces a significant challenge, losing nine of his twelve players to the transfer portal. However, hes already secured key guards to fill the void, including Arianna Jackson, Evangelina Paulk, and Freya Jensen.

Sienna Harvey, a five-foot-ten Australian guard, has joined the team after playing freshman ball at Washington. She averaged 3.8 points per game and shot solidly from the field and beyond the arc. Fans are excited about her Power Five experience, expecting her to earn early minutes in the Big Twelve.

Mya Babbitt from Kent State and Ashleigh Connor from La Salle round out the backcourt, while Melina Snoozy, an Iowa native from the class of 2027, adds local flavor.

In the frontcourt, six-foot-two Canadian guard Alex-Anne Bessette brings size and experience from Loyola Chicago, where she started 32 of 33 games. She averaged 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, but her turnovers and three-point shooting need improvement.

The backcourt is looking strong, but the frontcourt is thin, with only Gift Ezekiel so far. The Cyclones are building a contender, and all eyes are on Coach Fennelly to transform this roster into a formidable force.

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