Makayla Epps is arguably one of the best players to rock the Kentucky Blue and White! You can find her name scattered throughout Kentucky’s statistical records! The Marion County native recorded only the second triple-double in UK history and the first by a woman, against Morehead State, with a stat line of 21 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds. BBN Tonight’s Sierra Newton caught up with the Hall of Famer before the ceremony to talk about this “surreal” moment.
- First-team All-America by College Sports Madness (2016)
- Three-time All-America honorable mention by the Associated Press
- Three-year first-team All-SEC
As of September 2025, Makayla currently sits:
- sixth in UK history with 1,790 points
- sixth in UK history in career games played (133),
- sixth in field goals made (668),
- eighth in assists (408),
- eighth in free throws made (353)
- 10th in scoring average (13.5)
She did all of this while helping lead Kentucky to a four-year record of 97-38 and advance to four straight NCAA Tournaments. She was later drafted by the WNBA’s Chicago Sky and played one year in the league.
Tonight, the 2025 Class of @UKAthletics Hall of Famers will be inducted. I had the pleasure of speaking to half of the class!
— Sierra Newton (@SoFlossieWrites) September 12, 2025
Makayla Epps, @KentuckyWBB
Sonia Hahn, @UKWomensTennis
Karl Anthony-Towns, @KentuckyMBB
You’ll see ALL six inductees on @BBNTonight! #BBN pic.twitter.com/4N6mdyLTy6
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