Cummard adds Australian standout Prasayus Notoa to 2026-27 roster

Notoa, a 6-foot-0 versatile guard/forward from Queensland, Australia, chose the Cougars over finalists UCLA and TCU.

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Cummard adds Australian standout Prasayus Notoa to 2026-27 rosterCummard adds Australian standout Prasayus Notoa to 2026-27 roster
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PROVO, Utah — Head coach Lee Cummard announced the signing of Prasayus Notoa to the 2026-27 BYU women's basketball roster on Wednesday afternoon. 

"Prasayus is a tough, versatile, competitive athlete," Cummard said. "She has a well-rounded skillset that allows her to play inside with her back to the basket, and also stretch the floor by shooting the long ball at a high clip. On the defensive end, she has the quickness to guard on the perimeter and the strength and physicality to battle in the paint. She is going to be a great addition to our team as we look to build on the success of last season."

Notoa, a 6-foot-1 versatile guard/forward from Queensland, Australia, chose the Cougars over finalists UCLA and TCU.

"My priority was going somewhere that felt like home,” Notoa told basketball.com.au. "During my visits, BYU felt like that for me...I can’t wait to head over to BYU to continue improving my game and developing. I'm just excited to get started, and keen to play with the girls and learn from all the coaches."

Notoa comes to BYU with extensive experience on the world stage, having suited up as a member of the Australian national team program and the NBL1 Queensland. 

Most recently, Notoa played a vital role in the Aussie Gems' run to a silver medal at the 2025 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. She was one of the most efficient players in the tournament, as she shot 54.8 percent from the field, 46.7 percent from deep and was perfect from the charity stripe.

The Cougars' newest addition averaged 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals over six games as the Gems earned a silver medal, falling to the United States in the final. Notoa's tournament was highlighted by an 11-point, 13-rebound double-double against Argentina in the Round of 16 that also included six assists and two steals.

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Notoa also led the Queensland U20 team to a silver medal at the 2025 Foot Locker U20 National Championships, going 5-1 with three wins of 18 or more points. In the six-game tournament, the incoming freshman averaged a double-double with 15.3 points and 12.3 rebounds. Notoa's scoring was efficient as she went 46.3 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from behind the arc while also dishing 4.3 assists and recording 3.3 steals per contest.

In the 2026 edition of the event, Notoa led her team to another silver medal, along with being named the most valuable player and the defensive player of the tournament. She tallied 15.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.0 on the offensive glass, 6.2 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.8 blocks in five games. 

The native of Queensland, Australia, has also competed for the Logan Thunder in NBL1, a semi-professional basketball league in Australia run by the National Basketball League. Notoa helped the Thunder to the NBL1 North Conference Championship and earned the league's Youth Player of the Year honors in 2025.

Notoa will join BYU's squad for the 2026-27 season as the Cougars look to build on a 26-12 mark from the 2025-26 campaign that culminated in a trip to the WBIT Championship game.