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Colorado Lands Mecailin Marshall Out Of Transfer Portal For 2026-27 Roster
April 14, 2026 | Women's Basketball
BOULDER – The Colorado women's basketball team has signed transfer rising sophomore guard and American Conference Freshman of the Year Mecailin Marshall (Lubbock, Texas/Abernathy HS) from Tulane, head coach JR Payne announced Tuesday, April 14.
Marshall played in all 31 games in the 2025-26 season for the Green Wave, seeing six starts and averaging 24.1 minutes,10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 0.65 steals per game. Marshall was named American Conference Freshman of the Week four times throughout the season (Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Feb. 16, March 8) and was selected to the conference's All-Newcomer Team, along with being honored as the league's freshman of the year.
"Mecailin is a versatile player with tremendous upside," head coach JR Payne said. "She brings toughness, skill, and a strong work ethic that aligns perfectly with our culture. Her ability to impact the game in multiple ways makes her incredibly valuable, and we believe her best basketball is still ahead of her. We're thrilled to welcome her to the Buff family."
Marshall had double-digit points 16 times in the 2025-26 season, as well as two double-doubles – one versus North Texas with 20 points and 10 rebounds (Jan. 10), and the other versus South Florida, where she had 18 points and 11 rebounds (March 7). She also had 20 or more points five times on the season, including a 25-point outing in the American Conference Tournament against Temple (March 10). Marshall finished the season shooting from the field 38.4% overall, 60% or more twice, 50% or more seven times, and 40% or more 15 times.
A combo guard from Abernathy High School, Marshall was a standout multi-sport athlete in high school. On the court, she was a four-year letterwinner under her father, head coach Mikey Marshall. Known for her scoring ability, Marshall earned the title of co-MVP and was a member of the THSGA Super Elite Team. Her high school career highlight came when she scored 55 points in a single game to lead her team to victory.
Amidst the transfer portal season, Colorado has also announced a number of returning Buffs, a list that so far includes Zyanna Walker, Jade Crook, Kennedy Sanders, Maeve McErlane, Sophie Zadel, and Claire O'Connor.
Colorado women's basketball wrapped up the 2025-26 season with its 17th NCAA Tournament appearance all-time, falling 66-57 in the First Round to seven-seed Illinois (Mar. 21). CU finished sixth in the Big 12 conference with an 11-7 record, going 22-12 overall and 14-3 at home. The Buffs have won over 20 games in each of the last five seasons and have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five years.
For more information on the Colorado women's basketball team, please visit cubuffs.com/wbb. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffswbb on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
Marshall played in all 31 games in the 2025-26 season for the Green Wave, seeing six starts and averaging 24.1 minutes,10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 0.65 steals per game. Marshall was named American Conference Freshman of the Week four times throughout the season (Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Feb. 16, March 8) and was selected to the conference's All-Newcomer Team, along with being honored as the league's freshman of the year.
"Mecailin is a versatile player with tremendous upside," head coach JR Payne said. "She brings toughness, skill, and a strong work ethic that aligns perfectly with our culture. Her ability to impact the game in multiple ways makes her incredibly valuable, and we believe her best basketball is still ahead of her. We're thrilled to welcome her to the Buff family."
Marshall had double-digit points 16 times in the 2025-26 season, as well as two double-doubles – one versus North Texas with 20 points and 10 rebounds (Jan. 10), and the other versus South Florida, where she had 18 points and 11 rebounds (March 7). She also had 20 or more points five times on the season, including a 25-point outing in the American Conference Tournament against Temple (March 10). Marshall finished the season shooting from the field 38.4% overall, 60% or more twice, 50% or more seven times, and 40% or more 15 times.
A combo guard from Abernathy High School, Marshall was a standout multi-sport athlete in high school. On the court, she was a four-year letterwinner under her father, head coach Mikey Marshall. Known for her scoring ability, Marshall earned the title of co-MVP and was a member of the THSGA Super Elite Team. Her high school career highlight came when she scored 55 points in a single game to lead her team to victory.
Amidst the transfer portal season, Colorado has also announced a number of returning Buffs, a list that so far includes Zyanna Walker, Jade Crook, Kennedy Sanders, Maeve McErlane, Sophie Zadel, and Claire O'Connor.
Colorado women's basketball wrapped up the 2025-26 season with its 17th NCAA Tournament appearance all-time, falling 66-57 in the First Round to seven-seed Illinois (Mar. 21). CU finished sixth in the Big 12 conference with an 11-7 record, going 22-12 overall and 14-3 at home. The Buffs have won over 20 games in each of the last five seasons and have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five years.
For more information on the Colorado women's basketball team, please visit cubuffs.com/wbb. Fans of the Buffs can follow @cubuffswbb on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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