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Molly Miller and ASU Women's Basketball at 2026 Media Days
Arizona State women's basketball coach Molly Miller and team preview 2026-27 season goals at Big 12 media event.
In brief
Arizona State women's basketball coach Molly Miller and team preview 2026-27 season goals at Big 12 media event. Arizona State women's basketball team aims to win games and build chemistry after strong first-year performance. Originally reported by Arizona State Sun Devils On SI.
Quick answers
- How Will You Fit Into Miller's Style?
- Ruby Whitehorn said she fits Miller's fast-paced style with strong rebounding and putbacks.
- What is the key takeaway from Molly Miller and ASU Women's Basketball at 2026 Media Days?
- Arizona State women's basketball team aims to win games and build chemistry after strong first-year performance.
Molly Miller Reflects On Year One
Molly Miller, ASU women's basketball coach, spoke about team commitment and winning in her first season.
“When you talk about where you want to go and a vision, it's a little bit of hope in the beginning. So, what year one proved to me is what a group can do with complete commitment and buy-in to each other.”
ASU's New Attendance Record Last Season
Arizona State set a new attendance record last season with strong home court advantage.
“We want to be the team that nobody wants to play. It's like going to the dentist; you don't want to do it.”
McKenna Brackens: New Players
McKenna Brackens said new players joined with the same goal to win games as last year's team.
“I feel like they saw what we did last year and we wanted to do more. We don't want to just make the tournament; we want to win games.”
Brackens' Offseason Focus
McKenna Brackens focused on building confidence and stepping up as a vocal leader in practice.
“I'm going to say that part, off the court, as a leader, and continuing to build my confidence, working on things that I wanted to do better last year.”
Brackens' FIBA Experience
McKenna Brackens played for Team USA in the FIBA Nations League this summer and returned stronger.
“It was really surreal. I didn't feel like any time it was really all having USA on my jersey and like my name is actually on the back.”
Rashunda Jones: Leadership
Rashunda Jones emphasized confidence and leading by example from her Michigan State background.
“I think it's all about leading by example. I think in the Big 10, it was fast-paced.”
Ruby Whitehorn: Arizona State Choice
Ruby Whitehorn chose Arizona State for strong relationships with teammates and coaching staff.
“I felt like the biggest thing for me was relationships. It's hard to find people who will support you as a person and a player.”
How Will You Fit Into Miller's Style?
Ruby Whitehorn said she fits Miller's fast-paced style with strong rebounding and putbacks.
“Coach Molly wants to play fast, and she wants us to get out and run and be athletic.”
Molly Miller's Closing Statement
Molly Miller praised the team's quick chemistry and competitive spirit for the 2026-27 season.
“I said this this summer. They're (The 2026-2027 Sun Devils) probably the group that I've had that has clicked the most, the quickest.”
2026 Media Days Timeline
2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days continue through October 21 before the Sun Devils play Jackson State on November 2.
“2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days will continue through Oct. 21 before the Sun Devils return home and prepare for their Nov. 2 season opener against Jackson State.”
The takeaway
Arizona State women's basketball team aims to win games and build chemistry after strong first-year performance.
