Kansas State Lost Ramiya White for Season
The K-State center will miss the 2026-27 basketball season following surgery for injuries from a scooter accident.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Basketball
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Kansas State University center Ramiya White will miss the upcoming 2026-27 basketball season after undergoing surgery for lower leg injuries. She sustained the injuries during a scooter accident on October 4, 2026.
Why it matters
The loss of White and teammate Brandie Harrod impacts the depth of the Kansas State roster as the program prepares for its 59th season. The team must adjust its rotation before the official start of competition in November.
White played 28 games last season, recording 47 points and 52 rebounds with a .515 field goal percentage. She now joins Brandie Harrod on the list of players sidelined for the entire 2026-27 season.
The players
Ramiya White
She is a center for the Kansas State University women's basketball team who hails from Louisville, Kentucky.
Brandie Harrod
She is a member of the Kansas State women's basketball team who was also ruled out for the 2026-27 season due to injury.
Kansas State University
This is a public research university located in Manhattan, Kansas, that sponsors a Division I women's basketball program.
The details
K-State Athletics confirmed that the surgery was required following an October 4, 2026, scooter accident. White, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, will be unavailable for the program as it enters its 59th year of competition.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Brandie Harrod's season absence was announced.
October 4, 2026: Ramiya White was involved in a scooter accident.
October 7, 2026: K-State Athletics announced White's season absence.
November 2, 2026: The team begins its basketball season against Wichita State.
Season Trajectory
The sudden loss of two key players significantly alters the depth chart and rotation strategies for Kansas State. These injuries shift the competitive balance for the team as they head into the 59th season of play.
The absence of White and Harrod forces a reconfiguration of the frontcourt rotation for the opening game on November 2. Fantasy players and analysts should account for the loss of a player who shot .515 from the field last season.
The takeaway
Team injuries underscore the fragility of collegiate rosters during high-intensity seasons. Coaches often rely on deep bench development to compensate for the sudden loss of experienced contributors.
What happens next
The Kansas State women's basketball team is scheduled to open its season on November 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. against Wichita State.
Further reading
For more updates on the roster, visit the Basketball section.
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