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WNBA Rebs and #ProRebs
Current Rebels in the WNBA*As of May 12 2026
Cotie McMahon | Guard | Washington Mystics (2026-Present) | At Ole Miss 2025-26
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Selected as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. In a preseason game, McMahon suffered a partial tear of the UCL in her left elbow.
Shakira Austin | Forward/Center | Washington Mystics (2022-Present) | At Ole Miss 2020-22
CAREER AVG: 10.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.3 apg
SEASON AVG: 17.0 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3.0 apg
Selected as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Selected to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2022. Notched two double-doubles in the Mystic's first pair of games this season, earning 18 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over the Toronto Tempo and 16 points and 10 rebounds in the close loss to the New York Liberty.
| ALL-TIME WNBA DRAFT PICKS | ||||
| Rebel | WNBA Team | Year | Round | Pick |
| Latasha Lattimore | Chicago Sky | 2026 | 2 | 21 |
| Cotie McMahon | Washington Mystics | 2026 | 1 | 11 |
| Madison Scott | Dallas Wings | 2025 | 2 | 14 |
| Marquesha Davis | New York Liberty | 2024 | 1 | 11 |
| Shakira Austin | Washington Mystics | 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| Bianca Thomas | Los Angeles Sparks | 2010 | 1 | 12 |
| Armintie Price | Chicago Sky | 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| Saundra Jackson | Orlando Miracle | 2002 | 3 | 39 |
| Jennifer Gillom | Phoenix Mercury | 1997 (Allocation Draft) | -- | -- |
All-Time Rebels in the WNBA
Christeen Iwuala | Forward | Washington Mystics (2026) | At Ole Miss 2024-26
Signed a contract with the Washington Mystics in 2026.
Latasha Lattimore | Forward | Chicago Sky (2026) | At Ole Miss 2025-26
Selected as the 21st overall pick in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.
Cotie McMahon | Guard | Washington Mystics (2026-Present) | At Ole Miss 2025-26
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Selected as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics.
Rita Igbokwe | Center | New York Liberty (2024) | At Ole Miss 2022-24
Signed a training camp contract with the New York Liberty in 2024.
Madison Scott | Guard/Forward | Dallas Wings (2025), Washington Mystics (2025-26) | At Ole Miss 2020-25
CAREER AVG: 1.6 ppg, 0.1 rpg, 0.2 apg
Selected as the 14th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty. Signed a contract with the Washington Mystics in 2025.
Marquesha Davis | Guard | New York Liberty (2024) | At Ole Miss 2022-24
CAREER AVG: 0.9 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.1 apg
Selected as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty. Won a WNBA Championship with the New York Liberty in 2024.
Angel Baker | Guard | Chicago Sky (2023) | At Ole Miss 2021-23
Signed a training camp contract with the Chicago Sky in 2023.
Shakira Austin | Forward/Center | Washington Mystics (2022-Present) | At Ole Miss 2020-22
CAREER AVG: 10.7 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.2 apg
Selected as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Selected to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2022.
Bianca Thomas | Guard | Los Angeles Sparks (2010) | At Ole Miss 2006-10
CAREER AVG: 5.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.0 apg
Selected as the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2010 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
Ashley Awkward | Guard | Houston Comets (2007), Minnesota Lynx (2008) | At Ole Miss 2003-07
Signed a contract with the Houston Comets in 2007. Signed a contract with the Minnesota Lynx in 2008.
Armintie Price | Guard | Chicago Sky (2007-09), Atlanta Dream (2009-13), Los Angeles Sparks (2014), Washington Mystics (2015) | At Ole Miss 2003-07 (Player), 2009-12 & 2018-22 (Assistant Coach)
CAREER AVG: 5.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.0 apg
Selected as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2007 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. Became the Chicago Sky's first-ever lottery pick. Is the first Ole Miss player drafted in the first round of the WNBA draft. Named the WNBA Rookie of the Year and named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team in 2007. Placed on the WNBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2011.
Saundra Jackson | Center | Orlando Miracle (2002) | At Ole Miss 2000-02
Selected as the 39th overall pick in the third round of the 2002 WNBA Draft by the Orlando Miracle. Is the first Ole Miss player drafted to play in the WNBA.
Yolanda Moore | Forward/Center | Houston Comets (1997-98), Orlando Miracle (1999) | At Ole Miss 1992-96
CAREER AVG: 2.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.2 apg
Back-to-back WNBA Champion with the Houston Comets in 1997 and 1998. Selected sixth to the Orlando Miracle in the 1999 WNBA Expansion Draft. Selected 22nd to the Miami Sol in the 2000 WNBA Expansion Draft, did not compete that season.
Alisa Scott (Coach) | Houston Comets (1998-2004) | At Ole Miss 1984-87
Assistant coach for the Houston Comets in 1998-2004.
Jennifer Gillom (Player & Coach) | Forward/Center | Player: Phoenix Mercury (1997-2002), Los Angeles Sparks (2003) | Coach: Minnestoa Lynx (2008-09), Los Angeles Sparks (2010-11), Washington Mystics (2012), Connecticeut Sun (2013-15) | At Ole Miss 1982-86
CAREER AVG: 13.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.2 apg
Selected in the initial WNBA player allocation in 1997, becoming one of the first players assigned to the Phoenix Mercury for the league's inaugural season. Selected to the All-WNBA Second Team in 1997 and the All-WNBA First Team in 1998. Awarded the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in 2002 and was the MVP Runner-Up in 1998. Participated in the WNBA finals in 1998 and the inaugural WNBA All-Star Game in 2000. Nominated for WNBA All-Decade Team in 2006 and earned a Phoenix Mercury "Ring of Honor" in 2006. Her number (No. 22) is retired by Phoenix Mercury. Inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Served as an assistant coach for Minnesota Lynx in 2008, head coach of Lynx in 2009, head coach of Los Angeles Sparks in 2010-11, assistant coach of Washington Mystics in 2012 and assistant coach of Connecticut Sun in 2013-15.
Carol Ross (Coach) | Atlanta Dream (2009-11), Los Angeles Sparks (2012-14) | At Ole Miss 1978-81 (Player), 2003-07 (Head Coach)
Assistant coach for the Atlanta Dream in 2009-11, before serving as the head coach for the Los Angeles Sparks in 2012-14. Helped guide Atlanta Dream to WNBA finals in 2010 and 2011. Named WNBA Coach of the Year with Los Angeles Sparks in 2012. Led the Sparks to the Western Conference finals in 2012. Coach Los Angeles' Candace Parker who was the WNBA's MVP and an All-Star in 2013.
Peggie Gillom-Granderson (Coach) | Houston Comets (1997-99) | At Ole Miss 1977-80 (Player), 1981-97 (Assistant Coach), 2003-07 (Associate Head Coach)
Assistant coach for the Houston Comets in 1997-99. Helped guide the Comets to back-to-back WNBA Championships in 1997 and 1998. Inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
Van Chancellor (Coach) | Houston Comets (1997-2006) | At Ole Miss 1978-97 (Head Coach)
Head coach for the Houston Comets in 1997-2006. Led the Comets to four consecutive WNBA Championships in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, earning the first four titles of the WNBA's existence. Won WNBA Coach of the Year three consecutive times in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Served as coach for the WNBA's first three All-Star games, leading the West to back-to-back victories in 1999 and 2000. Inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Lin Dunn (Coach) | Seattle Storm (2000-02), Indiana Fever (2004-14) | At Ole Miss 1977-78 (Head Coach)
Head coach for the Seattle Storm in 2000-03, assistant coach for Indiana Fever in 2004-07, before serving as the head coach for Indiana Fever in 2008-14. Winningest coach in Indiana Fever history. Guided Indiana to be Eastern Conference Champions in 2009. Led the Fever to their first and only WNBA Championship in 2012. Earned Indiana's
inaugural Inspiring Women Award in 2025.
Current Rebels in the Pros*As of May 12 2026
Kirsten Deans | Guard | Currently plays for David Kornel in Hungarian A Division | At Ole Miss 2023-25
Tameiya Sadler | Guard | Currently plays for Lund in Swedish Damligan | At Ole Miss 2024-25
Madison Scott | Guard/Forward | Currently plays for San Giovanni in Italian Serie A1 | At Ole Miss 2020-25
Kennedy Todd-Williams | Guard | Currently plays for Kangoeroes in Belgian Top Division Women | At Ole Miss 2023-25
SEASON AVG: 17.7 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.0 apg
Led the Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen to an 84-78 victory over Namur. Won MVP after tallying 27 points, five rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes of play. Helped the Kangoeroes hold the top spot in the league, with an undefeated 22-0 record. Scoring 17.7 points per game ranks third-best in the league.
Marquesha Davis | Guard | Currently plays for Botas in Turkish KBSL | At Ole Miss 2022-24
Rita Igbokwe | Center | Currently plays for La Roche Vendee BC in French LFB | At Ole Miss 2022-24
SEASON AVG: 8.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 0.7 apg
Scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 27 minutes of play against the league's leader in Lyon. La Roche has one remaining game in the Play-Out round. Holds the second-best rebounding average in the league, earning 9.5 per game.
Tyia Singleton | Forward | Currently plays for Hobart Chargers in Australian NBL One | At Ole Miss 2022-24
SEASON AVG: 9.6 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.7 apg
Scored six points in 21 minutes of play against the Chargers. Tallied six points, three rebounds, and one assist against Keilor T.
Angel Baker | Guard | Currently plays for Sportiva Italiana Valparaiso in Chilean LNF | At Ole Miss 2021-23
Valerie Nesbitt | Guard | Currently plays for BAH NT in Bahamas | At Ole Miss 2019-21
Cecilia Muhate | Forward | Currently plays for Estepona in Spanish LF Endesa | At Ole Miss 2015-19
Shequila Joseph | Forward/Center | Currently plays for Freseras Irapuato in Mexican LNBPH | At Ole Miss 2014-17
SEASON AVG: 2.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.3 apg
Scored three points and grabbed six rebounds in 17 minutes of play against the Adelitas.
Danielle McCray | Forward | Currently plays for Oaklands Wolves in British WSLB | At Ole Miss 2012-15
SEASON AVG: 11.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.1 apg
Scored four points and five rebounds in 35 minutes of play against the Hatters.
| DOMESTIC | ||
| Rebel | Team | Year Joined |
| Peggie Gillom-Granderson | Dallas Diamonds | 1980 |
| Renee Rutland | St. Louis Streak | 1980 |
| Connie Winstead | St. Louis Streak | 1979 |
| Jeanie Loyd | St. Louis Streak | 1979 |
| INTERNATIONAL | ||
| Rebel | Country | Year Joined |
| Tameiya Sadler | Sweden | 2025 |
| Kirsten Deans | Hungary | 2025 |
| Kennedy Todd-Williams | Mexico | 2025 |
| Tyia Singleton | Montenegro | 2024 |
| Myah Taylor | Mexico | 2023 |
| Lashonda Monk | Finland | 2022 |
| Valerie Nesbitt | Spain | 2021 |
| Crystal Allen | Spain | 2019 |
| Cecilia Muhate | Spain | 2019 |
| Kenyotta Jenkins | Spain | 2018 |
| Shequila Joseph | Italy | 2017 |
| Erika Sisk | Cyprus | 2017 |
| Taylor Manuel | Israel | 2017 |
| Danielle McCray | Spain | 2015 |
| Tia Faleru | Romania | 2015 |
| Diara Moore | Ireland | 2014 |
| Valencia McFarland | Romania | 2014 |
| Nikki Byrd | Finland | 2012 |
| Shawn Goff | Sweden | 2009 |
| Carla Bartee | Sweden | 2008 |
| Amber Watts | Switzerland | 2005 |
| Tywanna Inmon | Netherlands | 2004 |