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Richmond Selected to American Conference All-Defensive, All-Newcomer Teams
Memphis guard Daejah Richmond earns postseason honors for standout defensive play and offensive contributions.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Memphis guard Daejah Richmond was named to the American Conference All-Defensive Team and All-Newcomer Team on Monday. Richmond, a transfer addition last offseason, has been a standout player on both ends of the floor, leading the conference in steals per game and spearheading one of the biggest defensive turnarounds in the nation for the Tigers.
Why it matters
Richmond's selection to the All-Defensive and All-Newcomer teams highlights her impact on the Memphis women's basketball program in her first season. Her defensive prowess and offensive production have been crucial in the Tigers' improved performance this year after a down season in 2024-25.
The details
Richmond's 88 steals rank seventh in program history and are the most since the 2009-10 season. She led the conference in steals per game for the whole season (2.9) and conference play (3.3). Offensively, Richmond led the team in points (13.9) and assists (3.7) per game, and on two occasions this year, she led the team in all five major statistical categories.
- Richmond was named to the American Conference All-Defensive Team and All-Newcomer Team on Monday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Daejah Richmond
A Memphis guard who was a transfer addition last offseason and has been a standout player on both ends of the floor for the Tigers this season.
The takeaway
Richmond's selection to the American Conference All-Defensive and All-Newcomer teams underscores her impact as a two-way player for Memphis this season. Her defensive prowess and offensive production have been crucial in the Tigers' improved performance and defensive turnaround after a down year in 2024-25.
