Northwestern women’s basketball roster preview
Northwestern women's basketball coach Carla Berube has finalized her roster for the upcoming season after significant player turnover. The team lost four key players, including graduates and a transfer, but has added four new transfers to bolster their lineup. Key returning player Xamiya Walton is expected to step up as a leader and primary ballhandler for the Wildcats.
- ▪Head Coach Carla Berube has assembled her first Northwestern roster for the 2026-27 season.
- ▪The team lost four of its six main rotation players from last year, including graduates and a transfer.
- ▪Xamiya Walton is expected to take on a larger role as the lead ballhandler for the Wildcats.
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