TOPEKA, Kan. -- Washburn women's basketball head coach Lora Westling announced the signing of three transfer student-athletes to the 2025-26 roster on Wednesday afternoon. Kylin Shipman (Laramie, Wy.), Britany Kogbara (Peoria, Ariz.) and Kellyn Hunter (Mobile, Ala.) will round out the Ichabod roster during the upcoming season.
Westling on the class: "I am grateful to my staff for their tireless efforts in landing this incredible recruiting class. These three transfer student-athletes will join incoming freshman Kennadi Jackson, in making an immediate impact in their respective positions and in the success of our program. They are all tremendous players but more importantly, possess the work ethic and character that Ichabod fans will love to cheer for. They are great students and will raise the bar in our program in every facet."
Kylin Shipman | 5-8 | Sophomore | Guard | Laramie, Wy. | Laramie HS | Regis
Background: Spent one season at Regis University playing in 10 games and making one start ... scored 20 points with nine rebounds and six steals in 96 minutes ... a four-year member of the Laramie High School basketball team ... earned All-State and All-Conference honors as a sophomore averaging 14 ppg ... also named an All-State and All-Conference selection during junior and senior seasons ... averaged 16 ppg and 4 apg as a junior ... helped the Plainsman to a state tournament appearance as a senior ... also participated in tennis for two seasons
Personal: Daughter of Rea and Barrett Shipman ... has one brother, Camden ... uncle, Sean and cousin, Marquelle played basketball at the University of Wyoming ... cousin Terrance played basketball at Weber State ... majoring in Health and Exercise
Westling on Shipman: "Coming out of high school, Kylin was one of the best high school players in the state of Wyoming. She has great rhythm, toughness, and a very high ceiling. As a freshman she was able to compete against a few high-level guards every day which is evident in the progression of her game. She is very competitive and possesses a high basketball IQ."
Britany Kogbara (Kog-BEAR-Ah) | 6-0 | Junior | Forward | Peoria, Ariz. | Peoria HS | Mesa CC
Background: Spent two seasons at Mesa Community College where she averaged 13.4 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 1.4 bpg in 2024-25 as a sophomore ... helped the Thunderbirds go 25-10 and earn a bid into the national tournament ... named as the NJCAA First Team All-American as a sophomore ... a four-year member of the Peoria HS basketball team ... named All-Region first team and the Region Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore after averaging 4.1 bpg ... also averaged 13.8 ppg with 17.4 rpg ... repeated as an All-Region first team selection in both junior and senior seasons ... also played three seasons of volleyball for the Panthers
Personal: Daughter of Angela and Menete Kogbara ... has a brother, Kevin, and sister, Michelle ... brother played basketball at the University of Delaware ... majoring in Biology
Westling on Kogbara: "Britany is a versatile power forward that is one of the best pursuit rebounders I have ever seen. She is strong, physical, has shooting touch, loves the low post, and can guard any position. It is clear to see why she was a selected as an All-American at her junior college and will bring valuable depth to our front court."
Kellyn Hunter | 5-4 | Junior | Guard | Mobile, Ala. | Faith Academy | Spring Hill College
Background: Spent two seasons at Spring Hill College ... was named SIAC Freshman of the Year in 23-24 after averaging 12.9 ppg with 4.4 rpg and 3.5 apg ... earned All-SIAC first team honors as a sophomore scoring 14.1 ppg with 40 3-pointers and 3.0 ppg ... a three-year member of the Faith Academy basketball team earning Mobile County 5-A All-Area team as a sophomore... repeated as a junior and eclipsed 1,000 career points with the Rams ... earned ASWA All-State honors as a senior and a spot in the AHSAA North-South All-Star game ... also played three years of soccer earning All-County honors all three years and All-State as a senior ... a member of the national honor society
Personal: Daughter of Gabriel and Taran ... has one brother, Phoenix ... majoring in health science
Westling on Hunter: "Kellyn is a three-level scorer that is extremely competitive. She can set the tone in the point guard position and makes those around her better. She is passionate about winning and that was a big draw for us. This is a player that has received numerous accolades in her first two years, but isn't close to satisfied in her production. We will look forward to seeing her motor impact every phase of the game."
