Megan Nestor, the formidable forward for the University of North Texas (UNT) women’s basketball team, has achieved a significant milestone in her collegiate career by being selected as a finalist for the 2026 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game. The announcement places the Saint Lucian athlete among an elite group of 107 senior standouts from across the nation, all vying for one of the coveted 20 spots in the prestigious exhibition.
The final roster will be determined within the next fortnight by a panel of national media experts. The game itself marks a return to the national championship weekend, scheduled for April 4th at the Global Credit Union Arena on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. The event, which will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2, has historically served as a premier showcase for future professional talent. The previous edition featured four All-Americans, six WNBA Draft selections, and five WNBA free agent signees, playing to a capacity audience.
Nestor’s inclusion on the list comes on the heels of a spectacular breakout season at the Division I level. She has established herself as one of the most dominant interior players in the country, posting remarkable averages of 12.8 points and a nation-leading 14.1 rebounds per game. Her prowess on the boards is historic; she has already shattered both the UNT and American Conference single-season rebounding records with an astounding 464 rebounds to date. Furthermore, her 21 double-doubles lead the conference, cementing her status as a top-10 national player.
She was one of only seven players from the American Conference to be named a finalist. Her stellar season culminated in a strong performance during the conference tournament semifinals, where despite a narrow 71-67 loss to Rice, Nestor recorded a team-high 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals, demonstrating her all-around capabilities on the court.