
Ona Riopedre Joins Illinois Women’s Basketball for 2026‑27 Season
A look at the Barcelona-born guard's collegiate background, her injury‑marred sophomore year, and the expectations Coach Shauna Green has for her role in Illinois' backcourt.
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A look at the Barcelona-born guard's collegiate background, her injury‑marred sophomore year, and the expectations Coach Shauna Green has for her role in Illinois' backcourt.

Coach Shauna Green's squad is finally running full 5‑on‑5 drills, with key players back from injury and several athletes competing on the world stage.

Villanova finished 25-8, secured second in the Big East, added key returners and newcomers, and looks to contend again next season.

Senior guard Maddie Webber, a transfer from Villanova, is emerging as a key offensive weapon for the Illinois women's basketball team, with coach Shauna Green weighing a starting role that could reshape the Illini's backcourt.

A deep guard corps and a strong work ethic set the stage for Aaliyah Guyton's breakout season with the Fighting Illini.

Lana Brenjo, a 6‑foot‑4 center from Bosnia, has signed with the University of Illinois women's basketball team, adding depth and versatility to a roster that returns its entire rotation.

Illinois adds 6‑foot‑4 forward Lana Brenjo, a 19‑year‑old Bosnian prospect who starred for ZKK Mega Superbet and the U18 EuroBasket team, as head coach Shauna Green looks to bolster a returning core.

Ona Riopedre, a 6‑foot junior from Barcelona, arrives in Champaign after a standout college career, bringing scoring, rebounding and playmaking to an already star‑studded Illini backcourt.

With six returning wings, the addition of transfer Maddie Webber and the emergence of point guard Destiny Jackson, the Illinois women's basketball team is shaping up for a promising campaign.

Erica Finney, a former Illinois guard sidelined by knee injuries, has transferred to Loyola Marymount University. Her move follows a wave of transfers from Coach Shauna Green's roster, with Hayven Smith heading to Western Kentucky and Naomi Benson to Cincinnati.

Gretchen Dolan, a key veteran for the University of Illinois women’s basketball team, is set to return after a torn right meniscus in the 2025‑26 season. Her health will be pivotal for the Illini’s offense, defense, and overall competitiveness in the upcoming 2026 campaign.