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silly, goofy, weird...that definitely sums it up 🤪🤣 @McKinnaBrackens pic.twitter.com/HwFTm7lScw
— Sun Devil WBB (@SunDevilWBB) October 9, 2025
2025-26 (ASU)
- 2026 All-Big 12 Third Team
- Played in 34 games (33 starts) and led the team in double-doubles (eight/tied for sixth in the Big 12), rebounds per game (6.4/15th in the Big 12) and defensive rebounds per game (4.9/ninth in the Big 12), was second in scoring (14.4 ppg/14th in the Big 12), field goal percentage (44.7/eighth in the Big 12), offensive rebounds per game (1.5) and minutes per game (32:18/seventh in the Big 12) and fourth in free throw percentage (72.1), assists (2.0 apg) and steals (1.2 spg).
- Scored in double figures 27 times and led or tied for the team lead in scoring 13 times and rebounding 12 times.
- Was every bit as effective in road/neutral games (played and started in 17 of 18 games), averaging 14.2 ppg and swishing 75 percent of her free throws (55-79).
- Averaged 18.4 points per game while shooting 50.4 pct (32-55) in five games prior to regular season finale.
- Earlier in the season scored in double digits in 14 straight games and averaged 16.1 ppg and shot 50.3 FG pct., including 50 pct from beyond (11-22) during that span.
- Established new career standard of 31 points at Utah (Dec. 31), including 22 points in the second half and 14 points in the fourth quarter. Time and again, Brackens came through in pressure situations at the foul line knocking down eight of 10 attempts in the final period, including the tying and go-ahead makes with 1.1 seconds remaining. Brackens also had seven rebounds, tying for the team lead with two on the offensive end.
- Was named to the Big 12’s weekly Starting Five (Feb. 17) for her performances in ASU’s wins vs. Utah (Feb. 11) and OT win at Arizona (Feb. 14). Scored 14 points, had a career-high six assists and tied her career high with three blocks in ASU's win over Utah. Led ASU in scoring, pouring in 24 points with 19 coming in the second half (10 points) and overtime (nine points) in ASU's 75-69 OT win at Arizona. Brackens’ brilliance was responsible for sending the game into overtime, hitting a jumper from just inside the free throw line with 3.3 seconds remaining. Also had seven rebounds, four assists and three steals.
- Scored 16 points to go with six rebounds in ASU’s upset of Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament (Mar. 5).
- Ended the season with her eighth double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) in ASU’s NCAA Tournament contest vs. Virginia (Mar. 19).
2024-25 (UNLV)
- Played and started all 34 games as a sophomore.
- Totaled 333 points, 195 rebounds, 48 assists, and 27 steals.
- Was third on the team with 12 blocks.
- Her season-high 20 points came against New Mexico (1/12).
2023-24 (UNLV)
- Appeared in 24 games and made one start as a freshman.
- Brought down five rebounds in her collegiate debut against College of Charleston (11/10).
- Scored four points and brought down a career-high seven rebounds against the Broncos (1/24).
- Ended the season with 60 points, 12 assists, 11 steals, and six blocks.
High School
- Was ranked by Premier Basketball Report as the No. 23 player in the state.
- Earned numerous Player of the Year honors after leading Fairfield to a 40-1 record and Class 3A state championship as a senior.
- Brackens averaged 15.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, five assists, and four steals in her junior season.
- She was also the MVP of the state tournament as a freshman when Fairfield won in 2020.
- Brackens excelled in multiple sports, including softball, volleyball and track and field, where she is her school's discus throw record holder.