Indiana Women's Basketball Secures Transfer Jerni Kiaku from Duquesne

Indiana women's basketball has strengthened its roster for the 2025-26 season by signing former Duquesne guard Jerni Kiaku, who averaged 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game last season and has one year of eligibility remaining. Kiaku, a former MEAC Rookie of the Year, joins a robust transfer class that includes Zania Socka-Nguemen (UCLA), Edessa Noyan (Virginia), Phoenix Stotijn (Arkansas), and Chloe Spreen (Alabama), alongside incoming freshmen Maya Makalusky and Navaeh Caffey. The team is undergoing significant changes, with six players leaving via the transfer portal and only one key contributing guard, Shay Ciezki, returning. In addition to player moves, head coach Teri Moren has hired Colsten Thompson as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, bringing experience from Alabama where he contributed to three NCAA Tournament appearances and strong recruiting classes. The new additions are expected to intensify competition in the backcourt and support Indiana's tradition of developing student-athletes. Overall, these moves reflect a comprehensive effort to revitalize both the roster and coaching staff for the upcoming season.