Premo Transfers to Augusta University

Former Calvary standout Mahkayla Premo will continue her collegiate basketball career at Augusta University after stops at three other programs.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball

Mahkayla Premo has transferred to Augusta University to continue her collegiate basketball career. The former Calvary standout previously played for Oglethorpe, USC Beaufort and USC Aiken.

Why it matters

The move gives Premo a new program to continue developing after a path that included a redshirt season and multiple transfers. It adds another chapter to her college journey as she looks to contribute at the next level of her career.

Premo averaged 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game across 25 games at USC Beaufort, and she scored a season-high 25 points against Georgia College. Her season-by-season role at Augusta University has not been detailed in the available information.

The players

Mahkayla Premo

A former Calvary basketball standout who has played at four college programs and is now transferring to Augusta University.

Augusta University

A public university in Augusta, Georgia, that is now the destination of Premo's transfer.

The details

Premo began her collegiate career at Division III Oglethorpe in the 2022-23 season, appearing in 12 games and scoring a season-high 19 points against Rhodes. She then moved to USC Beaufort, redshirted during the 2024-25 season and later played for USC Aiken, where she recorded a double-double against Carson-Newman with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

2022-23 season: Premo began her collegiate career at Oglethorpe.
2024-25 season: Premo redshirted.
Last season: Premo played 26 games for USC Aiken.

Season Trajectory

Premo's transfer reflects a growing pattern of collegiate athletes moving between programs in search of playing time and fit. Her path through Division III and multiple NCAA programs illustrates how transfers now shape player development across divisions.

Fans following Augusta University women's basketball can track Premo's arrival as a new option in the program. Her season statistics and role will become clearer as the team's schedule progresses.

The takeaway

Collegiate athletes often find their best fit after several transfers, and Premo's path shows how a change of program can open a new chapter in a playing career. Readers following local basketball can watch her early games at Augusta University for signs of her impact.