BYU women’s basketball has signed Prasayus Notoa, beating out competitors UCLA and TCU.
Notoa, a six-foot-1 forward, is known for her ability to stretch the floor and her defensive prowess.
Voted the Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player in Australia’s 2026 Under-20 Championships, Notoa walked away with a silver medal and averaged 15.8 points, the most of any player in the competition.
Furthermore, Notoa averaged 12.2 total rebounds per game, another tournament high.
“Defense wins games; that has always been the motto growing up,” said Notoa in an interview with Basketball.com.au.
On top of that, she is no stranger to competing at a worldwide level. A member of Australia’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup team, Notoa played a total of 19 games over two years, averaging 5.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
In the 2025 FIBA World Cup, Notoa played a major role in her team’s second-place finish, most notably, finishing with a 46.7% 3-point percentage.
Outside of her success on the world stage, Notoa has had a dominant presence in the Australian National Basketball League. In 2025, she won the Female Player of the Year award and helped lead her team to a victory in the North Conference Championships.
Being one of the highest-priority recruits in the women’s basketball world, Notoa toured multiple universities in the United States. With her ultimate dream being to play in the WNBA, Notoa knew she needed to find the right fit.
“My priority was going somewhere that felt like home. During my visits, BYU felt like that for me,” Notoa said.
Notoa will now take her talents and accolades to Provo and play under coach Lee Cummard.
“She has a well-rounded skill set that allows her to play inside with her back to the basket,” said Cummard. “On the defensive end, she has the quickness to guard on the perimeter and strength and physicality to battle in the paint.”
After a record-setting first year as BYU women’s basketball head coach, Cummard and his staff are making it clear that they are a contender on the international recruiting scene.
With the addition of Notoa to the squad, a team that already boasts breakout freshman Olivia Hamlin and sophomore star Delaney Gibb. With the signing of Notoa, Cummard is building a team that he hopes will take BYU to the next level.
“She is going to be a great addition to our team as we look to build on the success of last season,” Cummard said.