Utah State guards Aaliyah Gayles and Lisa Thompson were named to the Pac-12 Preseason Impact List, selected by the conference’s nine head coaches. Gayles returns as the Aggies’ leading scorer and top returning contributor across several statistical categories, while Thompson joins Utah State after playing at Missouri and Rutgers.

By the Numbers
  • Gayles averaged 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game last season.
  • Gayles recorded 15 double-digit scoring games, including a career-high 24 points.
  • Thompson averaged 3.9 points and 1.5 assists in 32 games at Missouri in 2025-26.
What's Next

Utah State opens its 2026-27 season at home against Westminster on Monday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. Mountain Time.

Bottom Line

Gayles offers proven production, while Thompson brings experience from two major-conference programs—giving Utah State a pair of guards to watch as the season begins.