TAMPA, Fla. – Listed below are the Sun Conference women's basketball players to watch for the 2026-27 season as submitted by each institution.

The season commences on Thursday, October 22nd with non-conference action with the first conference match scheduled for Saturday, November 21st. The Sun Conference Tournament will start on Tuesday, February 23 and conclude Saturday, February 27.

Check out the 2026-27 Preseason Coaches' Poll by clicking here.
 

Ave Maria

Ashley Chilson

Junior | Elva, Wis. | Forward

Notes: Ashley Chilson was named Second Team All-Sun Conference last season and was a one-time Sun Conference Player of the Week. Chilson was also named a Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete and was named the Sun Conference Academic Team. On the court, Chilson became one of the top post players in the Sun Conference. She played in all but one game and started all but two. She led the team in scoring with 293 total points, averaging 14.7 points per game. She also finished second on the team in rebounds and steals.

Coastal Georgia

Peyton Shafer

Senior | Goshen, Ohio | Forward

Notes: A vocal senior leader, Shafer can do it all for the Mariners, with the ability to effectively play multiple positions on the floor both offensively and defensively. Her multi-faceted versality, at 5’10’’, gives new head coach Katie Novak-Lenoir many options. Two seasons ago, Shafer averaged 9.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.6 steals per game for Coastal Georgia. Shafer, whether on the perimeter or in the post, will play a central role in Novak-Lenoir’s new system.    

Florida Memorial

Isabella Spence

Junior | Orlando, Fla. (Santa Fe Community College) | Guard

Notes: Spence is strongest when contributing assists, steals, and blocks. Coming from Santa Fe, she recorded three games with at least two blocks and four with at least two steals. Number 3 will be a force on the court for the Lions, who are looking for their third SUN Conference championship of the decade.

Keiser

Emelia O'Gilvie

Senior | Boston, Mass. | Guard
 

Notes: A versatile playmaker who does a little bit of everything, Emelia O’Gilvie enters her senior season as one of the Sun Conference’s most complete players. Last year, she led the Seahawks with 94 assists, while also ranking second on the team in rebounds at 6.0 per game, a rare combination of facilitating and rebounding. She added 8.0 points per game across 26 appearances, including 11 starts, and poured in a season-high 20 points against St. Thomas on January 24. 

New College of Florida

Gwen Tsoukalas

Senior | North Port, Fla. | Guard

Notes: Tsoukalas will become the first four-year Mighty Banyan Women's Basketball program history this winter. Last season, she averaged a team-high 10.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 39.5% from the field.

Southeastern

Mafalda Chambel

Senior | Turcifal, Portugal | Point Guard

Notes: Started 31 of the 32 games, totaling 151 points, 68 rebounds, 41 steals, and seven blocks while shooting 53-152 from the field, and 30-43 from the line. Led the team and the conference with 132 assists.

St. Thomas

Jaliyah Weekes

R-Junior | Conyers, Ga. | Guard

Notes: Top returning scorer for the Bobcats after averaging 9.5 points on .429 shooting during her Second-Team All-Sun Confernce campaign. 

Warner

Anabelle Gogol

Senior | Toledo, Ohio (Siena Heights) | Center

Notes: Anabelle Gogol enters her second season with the Royals after a debut campaign in which she recorded 113 rebounds and eight blocks across 24 appearances. The Toledo native brings energy, physicality, and talent to the center position as she looks to make an impact for Warner Women's Basketball in 2026-27.

Webber International

Ezria Pierre

Junior | Palm Beach, Fla. (St. Pete College) | Guard

Notes: Z will be a tough Match up with her athletic ability and skill set. She does everything really well with great focus.