2026-27 Women's Basketball Season

[DRK331]

Here is a thread for all discussion, news, and updates for the 2026-2027 GMU Women's Basketball season

2026-2027 GMU Women's Basketball Season Schedule:
TBD

 

[2011WinOverVillanova]

Possible game against Bethune according to a source. We’ll see if it’s in Florida or Fairfax and or whether it’s a H and H.

 

[jessej]

Anovia Sheals impresses with nice shot - ESPN Video

www.espn.com.sg

The newest Patriot?

 

[psyclone]

Anovia Sheals impresses with nice shot - ESPN Video

www.espn.com.sg

The newest Patriot?

Is she visiting? 14 pt/6 rebounds. 6 ft guard. rising jr. Only shot 17% from 3.

 

[jessej]

Anovia Sheals impresses with nice shot - ESPN Video

www.espn.com.sg

The newest Patriot?

Confirmed

 

[Verdad]

Looks like a very solid pickup (Sheals), she shot much better from 3 her 1st year, so it is realistic to expect the % to be able to improve.

Hopefully she gets to start alongside Kennedy, and not in place of her.

 

[psyclone]

Patriots Sign Transfer Anovia Sheals to 2026-27 Roster - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason women's basketball has announced the addition of Anovia Sheals (Daytona Beach, Fla./Mainland HS/Austin Peay), who will join the Patriots

gomason.com

 

[psyclone]

Some reassuring news from today's Patriot Brew:

Good Morning, Mason Nation. Women’s basketball Patriots Kayla Johnson, KK Merrell, Trinity Massenburg, and Mary Amoateng announced their return to George Mason!

 

[GMUgemini]

Some reassuring news from today's Patriot Brew:

Good Morning, Mason Nation. Women’s basketball Patriots Kayla Johnson, KK Merrell, Trinity Massenburg, and Mary Amoateng announced their return to George Mason!

Amoateng is going to be huge. Wouldn’t be surprised to see her make all conference next year.

 

[Verdad]

Amoateng is going to be huge. Wouldn’t be surprised to see her make all conference next year.

I think she has the ability to be a darkhouse POY candidate and I wouldn't be surprised if she is the prime focus of our offense like NCH was before going to Indiana (but hopefully Mary will be much more efficient).

 

[psyclone]

Transfer from URI--6' 1"

Women's Basketball Signs Rhode Island Transfer Mary-Kate Tshibuabua - George Mason University Athletics

FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis has announced the addition of Mary-Kate Tshibuabua (Rhode Island) to the Patriots'

gomason.com

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5240391/mary-kate-tshibuabua

 

[psyclone]

Bare bones summary of 26-27 roster.
If I had the time and ability to get more info spreadsheet-style, I would.

Players returning:
Mary Amoateng
Kayla Johnson
KK Merrell
Trinity Massenburg

Transfers:
Mary-Kate Tshibuabua URI
Anovia Sheals Austin Peay
Tia Dobson UNCW (went to same hs as Sheals)
Lourdes Da Silva Costa Alabama
Roisin Grandberry Loyola Chicago
Summer Yancy UCF
Desirae Ashton Bucknell

Entered Portal--Possible return?
Sara Blair
Matilde Motta-->McNeese St

Any freshman recruits other than Merrell?

 

[psyclone]

Bare bones summary of 26-27 roster.
If I had the time and ability to get more info spreadsheet-style, I would.

Players returning:
Mary Amoateng
Kayla Johnson
KK Merrell
Trinity Massenburg

Transfers:
Mary-Kate Tshibuabua URI
Anovia Sheals Austin Peay
Tia Dobson UNCW (went to same hs as Sheals)
Lourdes Da Silva Costa Alabama,
Roisin Grandberry Loyola Chicago
Summer Yancy UCF
Desirae Ashton Bucknell

Entered Portal--Possible return?
Sara Blair
Matilde Motta-->McNeese St

Any freshman recruits other than Merrell?

Haven't seen any updates on Blair, but given the news on Motta was in the last few days, I'm assuming Blair is still looking for a place to transfer.