University of Memphis Athletics
2026-27 Women's Basketball Roster

Ainaya Williams
- Position:
- Center
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- St. Louis, Mo.
- High School:
- Cardinal Ritter Prep
- Prev School:
- Southeast Missouri
Prior to Memphis/Personal
Spent 2024-26 at Southeast Missouri ... Appeared in 55 games, totaling 1,108 minutes played ... Averaged 9.62 points per game ... Shot 50.4% from the field as a RedHawk ... Hauled in 273 rebounds, including 136 as a true freshman ... Blocked 65 shots, including 53 in the 2024-25 season, the second-most in a season in SEMO's program history ... Recorded first collegiate double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds vs. Indiana State (11/30/24) ... Scored a season-high 22 points at Tennessee Tech as a freshman (1/16/25) ... Had 16 ppints and eight blocks vs. UT Martin (1/30/25) ... Recorded double-digit point totals in 12 games during her first season at SEMO ... Logged 14 points, dive blocks, three assists and four rebounds at Wichita State (11/18/25) ... Scored a season-high 24 at Tennessee State (12/20/25) ... Registered a double-double with 17 points and a season-high 11 boards vs. Harris-Stowe (12/03/25) ... Picked up a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds at Lindenwood (02/14/26) ...Â
Single Game Highs
Points: 24 at Tennessee State, 12/20/25
Rebounds: 11 (2x), last vs. Harris-Stowe, 12/03/25
Assists: 3 at Wichita State, 11/18/25
3-Pointers: N/A
Steals: 2 (6x), last vs. Morehead State, 03/05/26
Blocks: 8 vs. UT Martin, 01/30/25
Spent 2024-26 at Southeast Missouri ... Appeared in 55 games, totaling 1,108 minutes played ... Averaged 9.62 points per game ... Shot 50.4% from the field as a RedHawk ... Hauled in 273 rebounds, including 136 as a true freshman ... Blocked 65 shots, including 53 in the 2024-25 season, the second-most in a season in SEMO's program history ... Recorded first collegiate double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds vs. Indiana State (11/30/24) ... Scored a season-high 22 points at Tennessee Tech as a freshman (1/16/25) ... Had 16 ppints and eight blocks vs. UT Martin (1/30/25) ... Recorded double-digit point totals in 12 games during her first season at SEMO ... Logged 14 points, dive blocks, three assists and four rebounds at Wichita State (11/18/25) ... Scored a season-high 24 at Tennessee State (12/20/25) ... Registered a double-double with 17 points and a season-high 11 boards vs. Harris-Stowe (12/03/25) ... Picked up a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds at Lindenwood (02/14/26) ...Â
Single Game Highs
Points: 24 at Tennessee State, 12/20/25
Rebounds: 11 (2x), last vs. Harris-Stowe, 12/03/25
Assists: 3 at Wichita State, 11/18/25
3-Pointers: N/A
Steals: 2 (6x), last vs. Morehead State, 03/05/26
Blocks: 8 vs. UT Martin, 01/30/25
Power of Girls in Sports: Hana Haden Press Conference
Saturday, April 18
Women's Basketball: Hana Haden Introductory Press Conference-April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 01
Women's Basketball: Hana Haden and Dr Ed Scott Press-Conference April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 01
Women's Basketball: Alex Simmons Press Conference - February 25, 2026
Wednesday, February 25



