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Richmond Recognized by American Conference in Weekly Awards
University of Memphis junior guard Daejah Richmond earns conference honors.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Daejah Richmond, a junior guard for the University of Memphis Tigers women's basketball team, was named one of five honorable mentions on the American Conference's weekly awards list on Monday. In two games this week, Richmond had a career-high seven steals in a double overtime win over East Carolina, and averaged 17.5 points, 5.5 steals, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists on 44% shooting.
Why it matters
Richmond's well-rounded performance and conference-leading stats in steals are boosting her case for All-Conference recognition as the Tigers wrap up the regular season. Her ability to contribute in multiple categories is a key factor in the team's success.
The details
In the two games this week, Richmond filled up the stat sheet, highlighted by a career-high seven steals in the double overtime win over East Carolina. For the week, her averages were 17.5 points, 5.5 steals, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists on 44% shooting, 33% from deep and 69% on eight free throws per game.
- On Monday, March 2, 2026, Richmond was named one of five honorable mentions on the American Conference's weekly awards list.
- Richmond and the Tigers will take on UAB at home this Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to open the final week of the regular season.
The players
Daejah Richmond
A junior guard for the University of Memphis Tigers women's basketball team who leads the American Conference in steals and is making a case for All-Conference recognition.
University of Memphis Tigers
The women's basketball team at the University of Memphis, who are wrapping up their regular season.
What’s next
Richmond and the Tigers will look to continue their strong play as they take on UAB at home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to open the final week of the regular season.
The takeaway
Daejah Richmond's well-rounded performance and conference-leading stats in steals are boosting her case for All-Conference recognition, highlighting her importance to the University of Memphis Tigers women's basketball team as they wrap up the regular season.
