Freshman Macy Comito Joins Iowa State Women's Basketball
The guard is back to full health and ready to compete following a summer knee injury.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Basketball
Freshman guard Macy Comito has joined the Iowa State women's basketball team and is currently healthy after being sidelined by a knee injury over the summer. Comito is now actively participating in training at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.
Why it matters
Comito enters the program after a high school career that featured a state title and strong statistical production. Her health clearance allows her to integrate into team rotations ahead of the upcoming basketball season.
Comito averaged 20.7 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game in her senior high school season. The team anticipates an average attendance of 10,000 for home basketball games at Hilton Coliseum.
The players
Macy Comito
She is a freshman guard for the Iowa State women's basketball team who previously led her high school to a state championship.
Sienna Havery
She is a member of the Iowa State women's basketball team who competes at the point-guard position.
Ashleigh Connor
She is a member of the Iowa State women's basketball team who competes at the point-guard position.
The details
After arriving in Ames this summer, the Carlisle native is now training with the team after recovering from a knee injury sustained during offseason workouts. She is expected to compete for the point-guard position alongside teammates Sienna Havery and Ashleigh Connor.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Comito arrived in Ames and participated in team workouts.
October 28, 2026: Iowa State plays a home exhibition game against Upper Iowa starting at 6:30 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The Iowa State women's basketball program's rotation strategy serves as a framework for integrating high-performing freshmen into collegiate competitive play. Comito's arrival marks the latest attempt by the program to integrate high-school state title winners into its established point-guard depth chart.
Comito will compete directly with Sienna Havery and Ashleigh Connor for point-guard minutes this season. Her availability for the October 28 exhibition game provides coaches an immediate chance to evaluate her role against Upper Iowa.
The takeaway
Comito's return to health restores depth to the Iowa State backcourt ahead of the exhibition schedule. Her performance in upcoming team scrimmages will likely determine how quickly she secures a consistent spot in the rotation.
What happens next
Macy Comito is expected to see meaningful playing time during the upcoming exhibition game against Upper Iowa, scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the current roster and team developments, visit the Ames Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by USA TODAY.
