Gianna Kneepkens
- Guard
- 6-0
- 2003-03-04 Yrs
- UCLA
- USA
- 2026
2025-26 UCLA
- PTS 12.8 •
- REB 3.1 •
- FG% 49.3 •
- 3P% 42.9
Player Profile
Gianna Kneepkens is known for the scoring versatility, shooting touch, and basketball IQ that make her a compelling prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is a three-level scorer, capable of knocking down shots from beyond the arc, finishing at the rim, and scoring efficiently in the mid-range. Kneepkens plays with a smooth, controlled pace and has a strong feel for the game. She is a reliable defender and rebounder, using her size and anticipation to contribute beyond just scoring.
Notable Teammates
Kiki Rice (UCLA) • Lauren Betts (UCLA) • Angela Dugalić (UCLA) • Charlisse Leger-Walker (UCLA) • Gabriela Jaquez (UCLA) • Timea Gardiner (UCLA) • Sienna Betts (UCLA) • Alissa Pili (Utah)
Player Tracker
2022
Named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and to the All-Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.
2023
Named to the All-Pac-12 Team and WBCA Coaches’ Honorable Mention All-American.
2024
Suffered a season-ending foot injury after 8 games, and was granted a redshirt season
2026
April 13 – Drafted by the Connecticut Sun, Round 1, Pick 15: 15th overall
Game Analysis
- vs. BYU (Jan 2025) – Kneepkens poured in a career-high 32 points, including six 3-pointers. [Read the article.]
- vs. Cincinnati (Feb 2025) – Gianna Kneepkens Drops 25 Points vs. Cincinnati. [Watch the hightlights]
In the News
- A basketball player from ‘the hockey state’: Gianna Kneepkens joins UCLA
- The Senior Shuffle: How 7 Transfers Will Impact Their New Programs and the 2026 WNBA Draft
- UCLA’s Loaded Senior Class Looms Large as Season Nears
- WNBA Draft Battleground: Maggie Doogan vs. Gianna Kneepkens
- Early Look: 2027 WNBA Draft
- Full 3 Round 2026 WNBA Mock Draft
- Re-Drafting the 2024 WNBA Draft
- Back to Player Directory
- 5-10 •
- Guard •
- 2029
2025-26 OU
- PTS 18.4 •
- REB 3.8 •
- FG% 37.7 •
- 3P% 30.5
