Kent State Transfer Mya Babbitt Joins Iowa State

The 5-foot-8 guard set a Kent State single-season record with 83 3-pointers made.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:35pm

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Mya Babbitt, a 2026 graduate of Millard South High School in Papillion, Nebraska, has transferred to Iowa State University's women's basketball team after three seasons at Kent State. Babbitt, a 5-foot-8 guard, set a Kent State single-season program record with 83 3-point baskets made.

Why it matters

Babbitt's addition to the Iowa State roster provides a significant boost to the Cyclones' perimeter shooting and scoring capabilities, as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a conference title.

The details

In her three seasons at Kent State, Babbitt appeared in 84 games and started 60 of them. During the 2025-26 season, she averaged 16.1 points per game, shot 90.5% from the free-throw line, and added 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest.

  • Babbitt will have one year of eligibility remaining at Iowa State for the 2026-27 season.
  • As a senior at Millard South High School in 2022-23, Babbitt led her team to the Class A state title, scoring 30 points in the championship game and setting an all-division record with eight 3-pointers in the semifinal.

The players

Mya Babbitt

A 5-foot-8 guard who spent the last three seasons at Kent State, where she set the program's single-season record with 83 3-pointers made.

Millard South High School

The Nebraska high school that Babbitt attended, where she set school records with 1,733 points and 333 3-point field goals as a four-year starter.

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What they’re saying

“Mya is a proven scorer and perimeter threat who will be a great addition to our team. Her experience and skill set will be invaluable as we look to compete for a conference championship.”

— Bill Fennelly, Iowa State Women's Basketball Head Coach

What’s next

Babbitt will join the Iowa State roster for the 2026-27 season and look to make an immediate impact as the Cyclones aim to build on their recent success.

The takeaway

Mya Babbitt's transfer to Iowa State provides the Cyclones with a proven scorer and 3-point specialist, bolstering their perimeter game and giving them a key piece as they seek to contend for a conference title in the upcoming season.