10/29/2026 12:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Turner and Whittaker named to Pac-12 Preseason Impact List
SAN RAMON, Calif. – Gonzaga women's basketball has been selected to finish first in the Pac-12 Preseason Media Poll, as announced by the conference on Thursday. In addition, Allie Turner and Lauren Whittaker were named to the Pac-12 Preseason Impact List.
The Bulldogs earned the top spot in the nine-team preseason poll, which was voted on by a panel of league media. Oregon State was picked second, followed by San Diego State in third, Colorado State in fourth and Boise State in fifth. Washington State, Fresno State, Texas State and Utah State rounded out the poll.
Turner and Whittaker were two of 18 players selected to the Preseason Impact List, with two players representing each institution.
Turner enters her junior season as one of the nation's top perimeter threats. She has connected on 194 career three-pointers, shooting 46.3 percent from beyond the arc. Turner made 105 three-pointers during her freshman campaign and enters the 2026-27 season just 27 points shy of reaching 1,000 career points.
Whittaker also enters her junior campaign following a strong start to her Gonzaga career. She scored 641 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field during her freshman season, setting a Gonzaga freshman scoring record.
Gonzaga enters its inaugural season in the Pac-12 Conference under head coach Lisa Fortier. The Bulldogs will look to continue their tradition of success as they begin a new era of conference competition.
2026-27 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Preseason Media Poll
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Gonzaga
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Oregon State
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San Diego State
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Colorado State
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Boise State
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Washington State
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Fresno State
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Texas State
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Utah State
2026-27 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Preseason Impact List
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Boise State: F Libby Hutton, G CJ Latta
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Colorado State: G Kloe Froebe, G Camryn Runner
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Fresno State: G Lola Donez, F Ashlyn Rean
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Gonzaga: G Allie Turner, F Lauren Whittaker
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Oregon State: G Kennedie Shuler, G Jenna Villa
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San Diego State: G Natalia Martinez, F Bailey Barnhard
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Texas State: G Saniya Burks, G Crystal Henderson
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Utah State: G Aaliyah Gayles, G Lisa Thompson
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Washington State: G Eleonora Villa, C Alex Covill
