MONROE, La. — The ULM women's basketball team welcomes a class of 12 newcomers for the 2026-27 season. Head coach Scotty Fletcher brings in players from all over the country, including Illinois, Tennessee, New York, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Arkansas, Mississippi and Maryland, as well as players from France, New Zealand, and Angola. ULM returns center Roge'Ne Hillard from the 2025-26 roster. Hillard did not appear last season due to injury recovery.

"I am super excited about the 12 ladies we have added to our roster for the upcoming year," said Fletcher. "I would love to give a special shout out to my staff for their hard work and dedication to making sure we added the right people and players to match our style of play and add the needed depth to compete in the Sun Belt."
 
Erin Henry
G / 5-8 / Joliet, Ill. / Coppin State
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Coppin State … Played in all 33 games while making 29 starts … Averaged 7.6 points and 3.1 rebounds to go with 39 assists, four blocks and 32 steals in 26.8 minutes per game … Shot 32.0% from the floor, 27.5% from deep with 39 3-pointers and 55.4% from the line … Scored in double figures in ten games and grabbed at least five rebounds in nine games … Dished out multiple assists in ten games and multiple steals in nine … Also spent time at Wabash Valley College and UIC.
Coach Fletcher: "Erin Henry is a dynamic guard who can shoot the ball, score it in multiple ways, and loves to compete and play defense which is a top priority for us here at ULM."
 
Lea Nadolny
G / 5-8 / Montreuil, France / Southern Idaho
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Southern Idaho … Played in 21 games while making 12 starts … Averaged 4.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 15.2 minutes per game … Career-high 17 points in college debut against Northwest College (Oct. 31) … Dished out nine assists against Monroe University (Nov. 20) … Grabbed four steals vs. Snow College (Mar. 12).
Coach Fletcher: "Lea is a very versatile guard who can score the basketball in multiple ways. She has a high motor and competes at a high level, so her intensity will spread throughout our team."
 
Nevaeh Scott
G / 5-6 / Memphis, Tenn. / Old Dominion
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Old Dominion … Appeared in 31 games this season and made 20 starts ... She averaged 4.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game ... Scored a season-high 14 points against Georgia Southern in ODU's 87-84 OT win (1/1/26) ... Grabbed a season high four steals against Elizabeth City State (Nov. 7) … Spent two years at Northwest Florida State College … 2025 NJCAA Champion … Led her team in the championship game with 25 points, four rebounds and four assists (Apr. 1).
Coach Fletcher: "Nevaeh is a very talented guard who has a proven track record. She played in two National Championship games while winning one, being named MVP of that game, and the tournament. Her experience in the Sun Belt will pay dividends for our team as she helps lead."
 
Aiyanna Culver
G / 5-3 / Queens, N.Y. / Chicago State
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at Chicago State … Played in 25 games and started 23 as a freshman, averaging 30.8 minutes … Averaged 15.5 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds a game … Shot .354 from the field and .713 from the free throw line … Totaled 47 steals … Scored a career-high 33 points vs. Central Connecticut State (Jan. 23) … Double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds against Central Connecticut State (Feb. 20) … Played in 10 games, starting four as a sophomore … Matched her career-high 33 points vs. Winthrop (Nov. 5) … Scored in double-digits four games in a row.
Coach Fletcher: "Aiyanna is another scoring guard who has played big time basketball when the lights come on. She has great experience and will be a huge piece for our team with her ability to create for herself and others around her. I think her best basketball is ahead of her."
 
Chardel Terrell
G / 5-8 / Houston, Texas / Murray State College
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Murray State College … Appeared in 33 games while making 16 starts … Averaged 7.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists … Totaled 38 steals and five blocks … Career-high 24 points and seven rebounds vs. Connors State College (Feb. 16).
Coach Fletcher: "Chardel is a long, rangy guard who can score at all three levels. I love how she fits us defensively with her speed, quickness, and athleticism. Her ability to disrupt both ends of the court will be beneficial for our team."
 
Kylee Hunt
G / 5-6 / Oklahoma City, Okla. / Northern Kentucky
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Northern Kentucky … Appeared in 23 games while making seven starts … Averaged 13.5 minutes, 3.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists … Scored in double digits twice, including a season-high 11 vs. Green Bay (12/4) … Also spent three years at Seward County CC, earning a redshirt in 2023-24 … Scored double-digits in 20 games of her sophomore season ... Scored a career-high 23 points against Northeastern Junior College (Nov. 18).
Coach Fletcher: "Kylee is a coach's point guard. She has a lot of quality minutes under her legs, has been an elite defender, all while sharing the ball and making the players around her better. I am fired up about the experience we have in our backcourt and Kylee helps that position and room with quality depth."
 
Summer Faleafa
F / 6-1 / Auckland, New Zealand / North Idaho College
Before ULM: Spent two seasons at North Idaho College … Appeared in 28 games and started in each as a sophomore … Averaged 11.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists … Shot 41.6% from the field and 35.5% from three … Scored a season-high 25 points against Snow College (Jan. 29) … Started all 30 games she appeared in as a freshman … Averaged 6.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
Coach Fletcher: "Summer is a post player who can bang inside and stretch the floor. She was a huge focal point of our recruiting and we are beyond excited to have her wear the maroon and gold. She has a big-time basketball IQ and her guard skills and ability to score make her a perfect fit for our system."
 
Kayla Lindsey
G / 5-9 / Norcross, Ga. / Mount St. Mary's
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Mount St. Mary's … Appeared in 29 games off the bench ... Averaged 3.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game … Scored a season-high 11 points against Canisius (Feb. 21) … Recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds against Siena (Jan. 1) … Also spent two years at Barry University … Averaged 6.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over 57 games, including 47 starts.
Coach Fletcher: "Kayla is a long, athletic combo guard who can play multiple positions and fits us from a defensive standpoint, allowing us to press and change defenses. I am excited about her invaluable experience she brings to the offensive side of the ball as well. Her best basketball is ahead of her."
 
Kyla McBride
F / 6-0 / Magnolia, Ark. / Texas State
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season at Texas State … Appeared in 24 games, making five starts … Averaged 4.5 points and 2.1 rebounds as a junior … Had 25 blocks and nine steals on the year … Recorded a season-high 13 points against Troy (Jan. 7) … Also spent two seasons at Northwest Florida State … Part of back-to-back NJCAA Championship appearances … Won the championship in 2025, where she scored 13 points (Apr. 1).
Coach Fletcher: "Kyla is another national champion who can play multiple positions on the perimeter and in our system. With her length and experience in the Sun Belt, she will help our new players understand the high demand of being your best day in and day out."
 
Nuria Mucongo
F / 6-3 / Luanda, Angola / Clarendon College
Before ULM: Spent the last two seasons at Clarendon College … Started in all 36 games she appeared in as a sophomore … Averaged 8.6 points and 6.1 rebounds in 2025-26 … Scored a season-high 17 points vs. Grayson College (Mar. 14) … Appeared in 32 games with five starts as a freshman … Averaged 4.4 points and 4.4 rebounds during the 2024-25 season.
Coach Fletcher: "Nuria is a long, athletic post who has guard skills and can defend bigger posts while also stretching the floor on the offensive end. We are super excited about her upside."
 
Destini Ward
G / 5-8 / Baltimore, Md. / Georgia Southern
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season with Georgia Southern but did not see any action … Played for Saint Francis (Pa) from 2022-25 … Scored her career-high of 19 points twice; vs. Wagner (Jan. 6) and at FDU (Jan. 15) … Appeared in all 29 games as a freshman in 2022-23, making 17 starts … Averaged 7.1 points and 3.0 rebounds ... Has scored in double figures in 20 career games, and has and one double-double.
Coach Fletcher: "Destini is another player with valuable Division I experience and comes from a great coach in the Sun Belt. She can score the ball from multiple positions and places on the floor. She will be able to play her natural position in our system and we are super excited about her leadership and character."
 
Amani Williams
F / 6-1 / Oklahoma City, Okla. / Presbyterian College
Before ULM: Spent the 2025-26 season with Presbyterian College … Appeared in 27 games, making nine starts ... Averaged 3.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes ... Led the team in field goal percentage, shooting 41.8% from the floor... Earned her first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds against Winthrop (Feb. 18) ... Recorded 94 rebounds, 21 steals, and eight blocks on the season.
Coach Fletcher: "Amani is a post player with a huge upside. She will chase down any rebound and does an exceptional job of rebounding outside her area. She is a very versatile player and has a post presence inside. We are really excited about her being at ULM."