Recruiting outlook: 1–8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Wildcats · Manhattan, Kansas · Big 12
Head coach
3rd season since 2024
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
27
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 27 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–2
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
9
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5–6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby FreesePrevious school: Central Michigan | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | DD/M | Dillsburg, Pa.Northern HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adelle FrancisPrevious school: Michigan State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Perrysburg, OhioPerrysburg HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alix Regier | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MM/F | Yukon, Okla.Yukon HS | Oklahoma Energy ECNL | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allison Marshall | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Omaha, Neb.Gretna HS | Gretna Elite Academy 06 ECNL | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Anna Pagano | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | M | St. Louis, Mo.Notre Dame HS | St. Louis Development Academy GA | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Ava Garrett | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Weatherford, TexasWeatherford HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Ava Patterson | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Lenexa, Kan.Olathe Northwester HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chloe Dillbeck | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Overland Park, Kan.Blue Valley Northwest HS | Kansas Rush GA | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Emerson DeLucaPrevious school: LSU | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Westminster, Colo.Broomfield HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Emma Torres-Brache | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Miramar, Fla.American Heritage School | FC Prime | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabby DeMers | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Carlsbard, Calif.Carlsbad HS | San Diego Surf ECNL | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Harper Mayers | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Des Peres, Mo.St. Joseph's Academy | 2007/2008 SLSG Navy ECNL | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jordan LoseyPrevious school: Miami (Fla.) | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Corona, Calif.John F. Kennedy Middle College HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kennedy Miller | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Overland Park, Kan.Saint Thomas Aquinas | 2005/2006 Kansas Rush | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lailah Benz | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DD/M | Topeka, Kan.Shawnee Heights HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Landry FiekerPrevious school: Oklahoma State | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | M | Tulsa, Okla.Jenks HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Langley Mayers | Seasons left: 3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as R-So. | M | Creve Coeur, Mo.St. Joseph's Academy | 2005/2006 SLSG Navy ECNL | Class of 2023 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Lauren Moylan | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Jenison, Mich.Hudsonville HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Lily Hendrickson | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Olathe, Kan.Olathe West HS | KC Athletics ECNL | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Mabry WilliamsPrevious school: Oklahoma State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | San Antonio, TexasJohnson HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McKinnan BraswellPrevious school: Mississippi State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | M | North Richland Hills, TexasBirdville HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Reece Walrod | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Overland Park, Kan.Blue Valley West HS | Sporting Blue Valley ECNL | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Rilyn Rintoul | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Apple Valley, Minn.Rosemount HS | Minnesota Thunder Academy ECNL | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Sophie Simmons | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Jenks, Okla.Jenks HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Coffman | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Shawnee, Kan.De Soto HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |