Herron Commits to Binghamton Women's Basketball

Richwoods senior Kayla Herron has committed to Binghamton University's women's basketball program, announced Monday, November 2.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball

Herron Commits to Binghamton Women's Basketball

Richwoods High School senior Kayla Herron announced her commitment to Binghamton University women's basketball on Monday, November 2. Binghamton is a member of the America East Conference, and Herron had also received offers from Bradley and Howard.

Why it matters

The commitment adds a Peoria-area guard to a Binghamton program selected as the 2026-27 America East preseason favorite for the first time in its history. It also continues a pattern of Richwoods players advancing to Division I programs, following teammate Londyn Sommerville's commitment to Creighton.

Herron averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals as a junior at Richwoods, which won 24 games last season. Binghamton finished 20-13 overall and 10-6 in America East play, and the source does not detail how Herron's production will translate to the college level.

The players

Kayla Herron

A senior guard at Richwoods High School in Peoria who committed to Binghamton University after receiving offers from Bradley and Howard.

Binghamton University

A member of the America East Conference, selected as the 2026-27 preseason favorite for the first time in program history.

The details

Herron, a 5-foot-7 senior, announced the commitment on social media after completing an official visit to Binghamton. She was named Big 12 Conference Player of the Year and a 2026 Journal Star Girls Basketball Large-School All-Area first team selection, and Richwoods reached a Class 4A Sweet Sixteen last season.

Junior season: Herron posted her statistical and award-winning campaign.
Last season: Binghamton finished 20-13 and reached the WNIT second round.
November 2, 2026: Herron announced her commitment to Binghamton.
2026-27 season: Binghamton is named America East preseason favorite.

Season Trajectory

Binghamton's first-ever selection as America East preseason favorite follows a 20-13 season and a WNIT second-round appearance, marking a notable rise for the program. Herron's commitment adds to the roster as the team enters a season where it is expected to compete at the top of the conference.

Herron's commitment gives Binghamton a guard with a strong assist and steal profile heading into the America East season. Fans tracking the conference can watch how she develops alongside a program now projected at the top of the league.

The takeaway

Herron's path from Richwoods to Binghamton shows how a Peoria-area player can earn Division I opportunities beyond the state's largest programs. Watch for her role as Binghamton opens its 2026-27 season as conference favorites.