Pittsburgh, Pa. – Seven former Duquesne women's basketball players have enjoyed standout seasons overseas this past year, while another continues to pursue a spot on an active WNBA roster.
Megan McConnell (2020-2025)
One of the most decorated student-athletes to emerge from Duquesne, McConnell is aiming to secure a spot on an active WNBA roster once again. She most recently signed a training camp contract with the Indiana Fever in early April and saw action in the team's 109-91 preseason win over the New York Liberty. In just 11 minutes, McConnell ranked second on the team with four assists, while also adding two steals and one rebound. Prior to joining the Fever, McConnell spent a season in Australia with the Bendigo Spirit of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Over 23 games, she averaged 11.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.0 steal per game, helping the Spirit finish third in the league with a 16-7 record and advance to the semifinals. Following the conclusion of her collegiate career, the Pittsburgh native earned a training camp invite with the Phoenix Mercury before signing with the team in June 2025.
Kadri-Ann Lass (2015-2019)
After returning to the hardwood just two years ago, Lass played a key role in leading Lulea Basket to the Swedish Premier League championship. The title marked the club's 10th in its history, as Lulea completed a dominant 3-0 sweep over Södertälje in the finals. Across the three-game series, Lass averaged 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game. During the 33-game season, she posted averages of 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 block in just under 26 minutes per game. The former Duke standout shot 47.2 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from three-point range. Lass also represented her home country of Estonia in the European Championships. In six games, she averaged 8.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks per contest.
Kiandra Browne (2023-2025)
Browne signed with GET United in September 2025, joining a club in the Dutch Women's Basketball League (WBL). In her first professional season, she quickly made an impact, earning regular-season Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors along with First-Team All-Star recognition. She averaged a double-double with 18.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, while also contributing 1.6 assists and 1.5 steals. Browne shot over 65.0 percent from the field, 32.2 percent from three-point range, and 73.4 percent from the free-throw line. Over the course of the season, she scored in double figures in 29 games and recorded a team-high 18 double-doubles. The Canadian native notched 10 games with at least 20 points, including two 30-point performances, and set a career high with 40 points. Browne helped lead GET United to a sixth-place finish in the regular season and a berth in the Dutch league semifinals.
Nina Aho (2016-2020)
A native of Budapest, Hungary, Aho continues to excel professionally with DVTK-Hun-Therm Miskolc, based in Miskolc, Hungary, while also competing in the Middle European League. She has helped lead Miskolc to the Hungary Division A Finals for the sixth consecutive season after a 2-1 semifinal series victory over Sopron. Aho is coming off a strong performance in game three of that series, scoring 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding one assist and a steal in 21 minutes. On the season, she is averaging just under 6.0 points per game, along with 3.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds, while shooting an efficient 62.8 percent from the field. She has recorded seven double-digit scoring performances and played a key role in helping Miskolc tie for the top record in the standings at 21-1. In Euro League play, Aho averaged 5.5 points, a team-best 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals over 13 contests. The former Duke standout also represented Hungary in the World Cup, helping the national team to a 3-2 record. She posted back-to-back nine-point performances against Argentina and Turkey, including a seven-assist effort in the win over Turkey.
Jose-Ann Johnson (2011-2015)
The 2024-25 Center of the Year, Johnson has continued her strong professional career with Rilski Sportist Samokov, a club based in Samokov, Bulgaria, that also competes in the WABA. She played a key role in helping the team reach the Bulgarian league finals for the first time, where they ultimately fell to Montana 2003 in a three-game series. Johnson averaged just under a double-double on the season, posting 11.4 points and 9.1 rebounds per game while adding 1.1 steals. She recorded eight double-digit scoring performances and six double-doubles, highlighted by a dominant 26-point, 15-rebound outing against Montana, one of her two 20-point games. In WABA competition, the 6-foot-4 center averaged just under 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds across 12 games, shooting over 36.0 percent from the field.
Fatou Pouye (2021-2022)
A native of Kaolack, Senegal, Pouye competed for Recoletas Zamora and Gardenstore Baloncesto Sevilla during the 2025-26 season, with both teams playing in Spain's Liga Femenina Challenge. With Zamora, she averaged 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting an efficient 54.8 percent from the field and an impressive 85.4 percent from the charity stripe. In her stint with Sevilla, Pouye elevated her production, averaging 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the floor across 10 appearances. Over 29 total games, she scored in double figures 17 times and recorded two double-doubles. Pouye also notched two 20-point performances and tallied 11 games with six or more rebounds. On the international stage, she represented Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, appearing in matchups against the United States, Spain, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and Italy.
Lauren Wasylson (2021-2024)
Averaging more than 17.0 points per game, Wasylson led the way for Košarkaška Akademija Žana Lelas Split, a club based in Split, Croatia, that also competes in the Alpe Adria Cup. She paced KAZL Split in scoring, posting 17.5 points per game while adding 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 assists. Wasylson shot just under 40.0 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from three-point range, while excelling at the free-throw line at an impressive 89.8 percent. The Pennsylvania native logged heavy minutes, averaging 36.0 per game. She recorded nine double-digit scoring performances, including three 20-point outings and a 30-point effort. A consistent threat from beyond the arc, Wasylson knocked down at least three three-pointers in six games and connected on five triples in two contests.
Precious Johnson (2019-2024)
A native of Helsingborg, Sweden, Johnson competed for Passalacqua Ragusa in Italy's Serie A2 during the 2025-26 campaign. She helped guide Ragusa to a fifth-place finish in Group B and a berth in the league quarterfinals. Johnson led the team with 16.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while shooting an efficient 54.6 percent from the field and 79.0 percent from the charity stripe. The 6-foot-4 forward recorded 17 double-digit scoring performances and nine double-doubles over the course of the season. She also notched eight games with 20 or more points, highlighted by a streak of 12 consecutive games in double figures, including five straight 20-point performances. On the international stage, the former Duke standout represented Sweden in the 2025-26 European Championships, appearing in contests against Lithuania and Finland.
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