Jade Masogayo Named to 2025 All-Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Team
October 09, 2025 | Women's Basketball
The Buffs were picked to finish ninth in the 2025 Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll
IRVING, Texas – Colorado Women's Basketball senior forward Jade Masogayo (Fort Worth, Texas/Fossil Ridge HS) was named to the 10-player 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 Women's Basketball Preseason Team, the Conference announced on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Masogayo played and started in all 33 games in the 2024-25 season for the Buffs. She led Colorado with a career-high 12.5 points per game, averaging 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. She reached double-digit points in 24 games, shooting 59.9 % from the field overall, which ranked 12th in the NCAA. In the team's win over Arizona last season, Masogayo logged her first double-double at CU with 19 points and 14 rebounds (Feb. 5). Against No. 8 TCU, she recorded a season-high 22 points, and against No. 10 Kansas State, she tied the CU record for blocks in a quarter with three in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with a season-high four blocks. Following the conclusion of the season, she earned Big 12 All-Conference Honorable Mention.
As a team, the Buffs were slotted to finish ninth in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll. This marks Colorado's second season back in the Big 12 after rejoining the Conference in 2024.
The poll and preseason honors were determined by the Big 12 head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own teams or players. This year's preseason team consists of 10 student-athletes from eight schools. Baylor and Iowa State led, each with two selected players. The 2025 Big 12 Basketball Preseason Player of the Year went to Iowa State's Audi Crooks, Preseason Newcomer of the Year went to TCU's Olivia Miles, and Preseason Freshman of the Year went to Cincinnati's Dee Alexander.
Colorado starts this season eagerly, with 10 newcomers to the squad, including five transfers in Zyanna Walker (Kansas State), Desiree Wooten (North Texas), Claire O'Connor (Gonzaga), Maeve McErlance (DePaul) and Anaëlle Dutat (Rhode Island). The five freshmen include guard Erianna Gooden (Northside H.S.), center Jade Cook (Basketball Australia Center of Excellence/Lake Ginninderra College), guard Isa Hämäläinen (European School of Luxembourg 1), forward Logyn Greer (Friends' Central School) and forward Sophie Zadel (Alamo Heights H.S).
The Buffs released their full schedule last month, featuring a nationally recognized opponent in Louisville (Nov. 12), a three-game (UT-Arlington, VCU, Texas A&M) trip to the islands at the Hawaii North Shore Showcase (Nov. 22-25), and a hefty slate of home competition. CU's competitive nonconference lineup will test the Buffaloes early and often.
The Buffs begin the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against the Colorado School of Mines on Oct. 29 before launching into four home games in November. The Buffs tip off the regular season on Nov. 6 against New Mexico. CU then welcomes its first of three Big Sky Conference opponents on Nov. 16 when Portland State visits Boulder. Two days later, the Buffs square off against Boise State (Nov. 18), before wrapping up the month with a long-awaited meeting against Montana State on Nov. 30.
Fans can view the full schedule below and online HERE. Season tickets for the 2025-26 Colorado women's basketball season are on sale now, with single-game tickets to be announced at a later date. Click HERE to get your season tickets and five-game mini plans today!
Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. TCU (10) – 219 points
2. Iowa State (2) – 202 points
3. Baylor (2) – 200 points
4. Oklahoma State (2) – 186 points
5. West Virginia – 161 points
6. Kansas – 156 points
7. K-State – 143 points
8. Utah – 115 points
9. Colorado – 114 points
10. BYU – 85 points
11. Arizona State – 84 points
12. Cincinnati – 82 points
13. Texas Tech – 63 points
14. Arizona – 47 points
15. Houston – 41 points
16. UCF – 22 points
(first-place votes)
Preseason Player of the Year
Audi Crooks, Iowa State
Preseason Newcomer of the Year
Olivia Miles, TCU
Preseason Freshman of the Year
Dee Alexander, Cincinnati
Preseason All-Big 12 Team
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Baylor*
Bella Fontleroy, Baylor
Delaney Gibb, BYU*
Jade Masogayo, Colorado
Addy Brown, Iowa State
Audi Crooks, Iowa State*
S'Mya Nichols, Kansas*
Stailee Heard, Oklahoma State*
Olivia Miles, TCU*
Jordan Harrison, West Virginia
Players are sorted alphabetically by school
*indicates unanimous selection
Head Coach JR Payne is entering her 10th season at the helm of Colorado Women's Basketball. During her ninth season, CU returned to the Big 12, finishing the season 21-13 and 9-9 against conference opponents. The Buffs recorded two big ranked wins on the 2024-25 season, earning a victory over then-No. 14 West Virginia, 65-60, during Colorado's conference home opener (Dec. 21); and seeing a hefty win over then-No. 10 Kansas State, 63-53, later in conference play (Jan. 25). Payne and the Buffs made it to the Big 12 quarterfinal, defeating Houston 66-58 on Mar. 5 and Arizona 61-58 on Mar. 6 to make it there. Colorado also hosted the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) as a No. 1 seed and recorded a win against Southeastern Louisiana (73-41) on Mar. 20 before falling in the second round to Gonzaga (64-55) on Mar. 23 to complete postseason. After the conclusion of the regular season, graduate guard Frida Formann and junior forward Jade Masogayo both received All-Big 12 Honorable Mentions for their performances on the court.
For more information on the Colorado women's basketball team, a complete schedule and results, please visit CUBuffs.com. Fans of the Buffs can follow the team on Instagram and on Twitter @CUBuffsWBB.
Masogayo played and started in all 33 games in the 2024-25 season for the Buffs. She led Colorado with a career-high 12.5 points per game, averaging 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. She reached double-digit points in 24 games, shooting 59.9 % from the field overall, which ranked 12th in the NCAA. In the team's win over Arizona last season, Masogayo logged her first double-double at CU with 19 points and 14 rebounds (Feb. 5). Against No. 8 TCU, she recorded a season-high 22 points, and against No. 10 Kansas State, she tied the CU record for blocks in a quarter with three in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with a season-high four blocks. Following the conclusion of the season, she earned Big 12 All-Conference Honorable Mention.
As a team, the Buffs were slotted to finish ninth in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll. This marks Colorado's second season back in the Big 12 after rejoining the Conference in 2024.
The poll and preseason honors were determined by the Big 12 head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own teams or players. This year's preseason team consists of 10 student-athletes from eight schools. Baylor and Iowa State led, each with two selected players. The 2025 Big 12 Basketball Preseason Player of the Year went to Iowa State's Audi Crooks, Preseason Newcomer of the Year went to TCU's Olivia Miles, and Preseason Freshman of the Year went to Cincinnati's Dee Alexander.
Colorado starts this season eagerly, with 10 newcomers to the squad, including five transfers in Zyanna Walker (Kansas State), Desiree Wooten (North Texas), Claire O'Connor (Gonzaga), Maeve McErlance (DePaul) and Anaëlle Dutat (Rhode Island). The five freshmen include guard Erianna Gooden (Northside H.S.), center Jade Cook (Basketball Australia Center of Excellence/Lake Ginninderra College), guard Isa Hämäläinen (European School of Luxembourg 1), forward Logyn Greer (Friends' Central School) and forward Sophie Zadel (Alamo Heights H.S).
The Buffs released their full schedule last month, featuring a nationally recognized opponent in Louisville (Nov. 12), a three-game (UT-Arlington, VCU, Texas A&M) trip to the islands at the Hawaii North Shore Showcase (Nov. 22-25), and a hefty slate of home competition. CU's competitive nonconference lineup will test the Buffaloes early and often.
The Buffs begin the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against the Colorado School of Mines on Oct. 29 before launching into four home games in November. The Buffs tip off the regular season on Nov. 6 against New Mexico. CU then welcomes its first of three Big Sky Conference opponents on Nov. 16 when Portland State visits Boulder. Two days later, the Buffs square off against Boise State (Nov. 18), before wrapping up the month with a long-awaited meeting against Montana State on Nov. 30.
Fans can view the full schedule below and online HERE. Season tickets for the 2025-26 Colorado women's basketball season are on sale now, with single-game tickets to be announced at a later date. Click HERE to get your season tickets and five-game mini plans today!
Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. TCU (10) – 219 points
2. Iowa State (2) – 202 points
3. Baylor (2) – 200 points
4. Oklahoma State (2) – 186 points
5. West Virginia – 161 points
6. Kansas – 156 points
7. K-State – 143 points
8. Utah – 115 points
9. Colorado – 114 points
10. BYU – 85 points
11. Arizona State – 84 points
12. Cincinnati – 82 points
13. Texas Tech – 63 points
14. Arizona – 47 points
15. Houston – 41 points
16. UCF – 22 points
(first-place votes)
Preseason Player of the Year
Audi Crooks, Iowa State
Preseason Newcomer of the Year
Olivia Miles, TCU
Preseason Freshman of the Year
Dee Alexander, Cincinnati
Preseason All-Big 12 Team
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Baylor*
Bella Fontleroy, Baylor
Delaney Gibb, BYU*
Jade Masogayo, Colorado
Addy Brown, Iowa State
Audi Crooks, Iowa State*
S'Mya Nichols, Kansas*
Stailee Heard, Oklahoma State*
Olivia Miles, TCU*
Jordan Harrison, West Virginia
Players are sorted alphabetically by school
*indicates unanimous selection
Head Coach JR Payne is entering her 10th season at the helm of Colorado Women's Basketball. During her ninth season, CU returned to the Big 12, finishing the season 21-13 and 9-9 against conference opponents. The Buffs recorded two big ranked wins on the 2024-25 season, earning a victory over then-No. 14 West Virginia, 65-60, during Colorado's conference home opener (Dec. 21); and seeing a hefty win over then-No. 10 Kansas State, 63-53, later in conference play (Jan. 25). Payne and the Buffs made it to the Big 12 quarterfinal, defeating Houston 66-58 on Mar. 5 and Arizona 61-58 on Mar. 6 to make it there. Colorado also hosted the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) as a No. 1 seed and recorded a win against Southeastern Louisiana (73-41) on Mar. 20 before falling in the second round to Gonzaga (64-55) on Mar. 23 to complete postseason. After the conclusion of the regular season, graduate guard Frida Formann and junior forward Jade Masogayo both received All-Big 12 Honorable Mentions for their performances on the court.
For more information on the Colorado women's basketball team, a complete schedule and results, please visit CUBuffs.com. Fans of the Buffs can follow the team on Instagram and on Twitter @CUBuffsWBB.
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