BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Gulf South Conference has announced its 2026-27 Women's Basketball Newcomers to Watch List, featuring three newcomers from Auburn University at Montgomery. Rylyn Gilmore-Rose, Kamryn Kelly and Kenna Kucholtz were each named to the conference's list ahead of the upcoming season.
#0. Rylyn Gilmore-Rose| Point Guard | 5'8 | Junior | Red Oak, TX
Gilmore-Rose, a transfer guard from Red Oak, Texas, joins the Warhawks after attending Panola College in Carthage, Texas. She was a standout player at Red Oak High School, where she earned Second Team All-District honors in 2020-21 and 2021-22 before being named First Team All-District, All-Region and All-Ellis County in 2022-23.
During her senior season in 2023-24, Gilmore-Rose earned District MVP and Parish Tournament MVP honors while reaching 1,000 career points. She averaged 15.7 points per game during her high school career and plans to continue her studies in business.
#11. Kamryn Kelly | Wing | 5'8 | Freshman | Montgomery, AL
Kelly, a freshman from Montgomery, Alabama, joins the Warhawks following her prep career at Park Crossing High School, where she established herself as a defensive standout. She earned All-Area Defensive Player of the Year honors and was named to the Honor Roll while helping lead her team to the 2024-25 Girls Basketball Championship.
Kelly finished her high school career with 284 points, 275 rebounds and 149 assists. She also received the K2 Award, an honor named in her recognition, and plans to pursue a degree in engineering.
#10. Kenna Kucholtz | Shooting Guard | 5'7 | Freshman | Prosper, TX
Kucholtz, a freshman shooting guard from Prosper, Texas, joins the Warhawks following her prep career at Rock Hill High School. She earned THSCA Academic All-State Honorable Mention, District 6-6A Academic All-District and District 6-6A Honorable Mention honors. She was also named Local Athlete of the Week during her junior season.
Kucholtz helped lead Rock Hill to Bi-District and Area Championships in 2026 while setting a school record with 70 three-pointers made in a single season.
2026 GSC Women's Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll
1. UAH (7), 96
2. Union (3), 90
3. Lee (1), 80
4. Delta State, 73
5. Trevecca Nazarene, 70
6. Valdosta State, 56
7. West Alabama, 45
8. Mississippi Christian, 34
9. Montevallo, 26
10. AUM, 25
11. Christian Brothers, 10
First-place votes in parentheses ( )
The Warhawks open the season Monday, November 9 against Shorter at 5:30 pm CT at the AUM Athletics Complex.
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