LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Ayanna Patterson transfers to Kentucky as a redshirt junior after spending four years at the University of Connecticut.
She's a 6-2 forward from Fort Wayne, Indiana, ready to immerse herself in Kenny Brooks' winning system. Patterson has a more reserved, quiet demeanor off the court, but on the court she knows how to win. Before UCONN, she was rated the No. 1 wing and the No. 4 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, according to ESPN. She was a McDonald’s and SLAM All-American and a USA 3x3 gold medalist.
With her success, she's decided to give back through her camp, Empower Forward. A free basketball camp for children, with donations and proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Indiana.
EMPOWER FORWARD: I had to cut this down due to time constraints but needed #BBN to hear all the amazing work Ayanna does for the Autism Society of Indiana through her annual camp! 💙
— Sierra Newton (@SoFlossieWrites) July 24, 2026
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