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Yakiya Milton Season 2026-27

PositionForward
Height6-5
YearSr.
HometownJacksonville, Fla.
high schoolMandarin

2025-26 (Southern Cal.)

  • Recorded five six-plus point outings, a pair of three-plus block performances, and grabbed five four-plus rebound games.
  • Logged a career-best 12 rebounds and two steals against Portland (Nov. 18).
  • Blocked a career-high four shots against Cal. Poly (Dec. 18).

Coach Poppie on Milton: “Kai has an unbelievable upside. Her length and athleticism stick out immediately when you watch her play. Immediately, her ability to defend multiple positions, protect the rim and rebound the basketball will help our team. With that said, her offensive ability will blossom under our player development.”

2024-25 (Auburn)

  • SEC Academic Honor Roll.
  • Missed the first 11 games of the season due to injury.
  • Appeared in 19 games with a single start.
  • Scored a season-high six points along with six rebounds and three blocks in season debut vs. Alabama State (Dec. 21).
  • Grabbed a career-high seven rebounds and two assists at Oklahoma (Feb. 10).

2023-24 (Auburn)

  • Logged a season-best eight points vs. Arizona in the NCAA Tournament.
  • Matched season bests with four rebounds and two blocks in win over Texas A&M (Feb. 25).
  • Recorded two blocks, two rebounds and scored first collegiate point in return to home state at UCF (Nov. 20).

    HIGH SCHOOL
  • Graduated from Mandarin HS in Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Was a two-time all-conference selection and named to the All-First Coast team
  • All-time leader at Mandarin HS in blocks and rebounds.
  • Helped the team to state a Final Four appearance.
  • Was a dual-sport athlete; also played volleyball.
  • Her cousin, Kyle Davis, was a men’s basketball player at Auburn from 2000-04.