Colorado University Athletics
Masogayo Signs Training Camp Contract With Minnesota
April 15, 2026 | Women's Basketball
NEW YORK CITY – Colorado forward Jade Masogayo signed a training camp contract with the Minnesota Lynx on April 15 following the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night (April 13).
Masogayo had an eventful second season with the Buffs, landing on the All-Big 12 Second Team following the season's conclusion. She started and played in 33 games for Colorado in 2025-26, averaging 26.2 minutes, 11.3 points, and 4.9 rebounds per game. Masogayo had double-digit points 20 times this season, shooting 48.9% from the field overall, and 20 or more points four times.
"This is a well-deserved opportunity for Jade, and we're incredibly proud of her," head coach JR Payne said. "Earning a training camp contract with the Minnesota Lynx speaks to her resilience, discipline, and growth over time. She's ready for this moment, and we're excited to watch her take the next step!"
Masogayo helped lead the Buffs to the program's 17th NCAA Tournament appearance, managing double-digit points in 14 of Colorado's conference games. Against 10-seed Illinois in the first round, Masogayo had 15 points, five rebounds, and a steal to conclude her time at Colorado. She had five or more rebounds in 20 games this season, as well as at least one block in 21 contests. This season, Masogayo saw her best free-throw shooting year, going 75.7% from the line and making 106 free throws.
The Buff forward also received Big 12 Starting Five Top Performer the week of Feb. 9 for her performances against then-No. 20 West Virginia (Feb. 4) and then-No. 14 TCU (Feb. 8). Versus the Mountaineers, she picked up 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, and a block. Up against the Horned Frogs, she notched a career-high 23 points, along with three rebounds, two assists, a block, and one steal.
Her other three 20-point appearances came during conference competition as well. Against Oklahoma State on Jan. 25, Masogayo had 22 points, five rebounds, an assist, a block, and a steal. At Kansas on Feb. 1, she had 21 points, eight rebounds, two blocks, and four steals. Lastly, the week following her 20-point outing against TCU, she had another 20 points at Houston, along with three rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal (Feb. 11).
In her time at CU, Masogayo totaled 784 points on 54.5% shooting, 322 rebounds, 107 assists, 64 blocks, and 52 steals. Prior to Colorado, she spent time with Missouri State and was the 2023 MVC Freshman of the Year. Wrapping up her collegiate career as a whole, Masogayo totaled 1,311 career points on 53.1% shooting, 638 rebounds, 209 assists, 136 blocks, and 110 steals.
The Lynx will open training camp on April 19. Minnesota's first regular-season game is May 10 versus the Atlanta Dream.
Masogayo had an eventful second season with the Buffs, landing on the All-Big 12 Second Team following the season's conclusion. She started and played in 33 games for Colorado in 2025-26, averaging 26.2 minutes, 11.3 points, and 4.9 rebounds per game. Masogayo had double-digit points 20 times this season, shooting 48.9% from the field overall, and 20 or more points four times.
"This is a well-deserved opportunity for Jade, and we're incredibly proud of her," head coach JR Payne said. "Earning a training camp contract with the Minnesota Lynx speaks to her resilience, discipline, and growth over time. She's ready for this moment, and we're excited to watch her take the next step!"
Masogayo helped lead the Buffs to the program's 17th NCAA Tournament appearance, managing double-digit points in 14 of Colorado's conference games. Against 10-seed Illinois in the first round, Masogayo had 15 points, five rebounds, and a steal to conclude her time at Colorado. She had five or more rebounds in 20 games this season, as well as at least one block in 21 contests. This season, Masogayo saw her best free-throw shooting year, going 75.7% from the line and making 106 free throws.
The Buff forward also received Big 12 Starting Five Top Performer the week of Feb. 9 for her performances against then-No. 20 West Virginia (Feb. 4) and then-No. 14 TCU (Feb. 8). Versus the Mountaineers, she picked up 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, and a block. Up against the Horned Frogs, she notched a career-high 23 points, along with three rebounds, two assists, a block, and one steal.
Her other three 20-point appearances came during conference competition as well. Against Oklahoma State on Jan. 25, Masogayo had 22 points, five rebounds, an assist, a block, and a steal. At Kansas on Feb. 1, she had 21 points, eight rebounds, two blocks, and four steals. Lastly, the week following her 20-point outing against TCU, she had another 20 points at Houston, along with three rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal (Feb. 11).
In her time at CU, Masogayo totaled 784 points on 54.5% shooting, 322 rebounds, 107 assists, 64 blocks, and 52 steals. Prior to Colorado, she spent time with Missouri State and was the 2023 MVC Freshman of the Year. Wrapping up her collegiate career as a whole, Masogayo totaled 1,311 career points on 53.1% shooting, 638 rebounds, 209 assists, 136 blocks, and 110 steals.
The Lynx will open training camp on April 19. Minnesota's first regular-season game is May 10 versus the Atlanta Dream.
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