IU women's basketball signs Iowa St. transfer forward Alisa Williams

Williams has one year of eligibility remaining after playing two seasons with the Cyclones.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:33pm

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Indiana women's basketball announced the addition of Alisa Williams, a graduate transfer from Iowa State, to their 2026-27 roster. Williams, a 6-2 forward, played in 67 games over two seasons with the Cyclones, shooting 51.9% from the floor and averaging 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

Why it matters

The addition of Williams is part of a larger roster overhaul for the Indiana women's basketball team ahead of the 2026-27 season, with several key players departing due to eligibility or transfers. Williams' experience and production at the Division I level will help bolster Indiana's frontcourt as they look to build on recent success.

The details

In 2025-26, Williams played in all 32 games for Iowa State, making a pair of starts while averaging 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 53.9% from the floor. She missed the 2023-24 season after transferring from LSU, where she played in 20 games as a true freshman (2022-23).

  • Williams announced her transfer to Indiana on April 6, 2026.
  • She will have one year of eligibility remaining for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Alisa Williams

A 6-2 forward who is a graduate transfer from Iowa State, where she played in 67 games over two seasons and shot 51.9% from the floor while averaging 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

Lenee Beaumont

A returning player for the Indiana women's basketball team.

Maya Makalusky

A returning player for the Indiana women's basketball team.

Zania Socka-Nguemen

A returning player for the Indiana women's basketball team.

Ashlinn James

A top-100, 4-star incoming freshman for the Indiana women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Alisa to our roster for the 2026-27 season. Her experience and skill set will be a great addition as we look to build on our recent success.”

— Teri Moren, Head Coach, Indiana Women's Basketball

What’s next

Williams will join the Indiana women's basketball team for the start of the 2026-27 season, where she will look to contribute immediately and help the Hoosiers build on their recent success.

The takeaway

The addition of Alisa Williams is a key part of Indiana's roster overhaul as they aim to maintain their momentum in women's basketball. Her experience and production at the Division I level will provide a valuable boost to the Hoosiers' frontcourt as they look to compete for championships in the coming season.