Saylor Poffenbarger

Saylor Poffenbarger (born April 14, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the UConn Huskies, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Maryland Terrapins.

High school career Poffenbarger attended Middletown High School in Middletown, Maryland. As a junior, she averaged 21.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, being named Maryland Ms. Basketball at the end of the season. She committed to play college basketball at the University of Connecticut.

College career Poffenbarger enrolled early at UConn during the 2020–21 season. After playing sparingly as a freshman, appearing in 12 games, she entered the transfer portal.

In November 2021, Poffenbarger announced her commitment to the University of Arkansas to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Despite being ineligible to play her first year on campus, Poffenbarger participated in team activities such as scouting opponents. The following season, she received the honor of SEC Freshman of the Week multiple times, leading Arkansas to their best start in league play since the 2005–06 season. On November 30, 2023, Poffenbarger set a school record with 23 rebounds in a 71–58 victory over Florida State. She finished her redshirt sophomore season, averaging 10.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, before entering the transfer portal for a second time.

On April 22, 2024, Poffenbarger announced her commitment to the University of Maryland, College Park to play for the Maryland Terrapins.

Poffenbarger missed two games in her redshirt junior year due to a leg injury. She had a season-high 17 rebounds in a loss to USC on January 8, 2025.

Professional career

Minnesota Lynx After going undrafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, Poffenbarger signed a training camp contract with the Minnesota Lynx. In three preseason games with the Lynx, she averaged 5.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. She was waived on May 6, 2026, prior to the start of the 2026 season.

Chicago Sky On May 27, 2026, Poffenbarger signed a hardship contract with the Chicago Sky. She was waived on by the Chicago Sky on June 23, 2026.

Phoenix Mercury On August 25, 2026, Poffenbarger signed a seven-day contact with the Phoenix Mercury.

National team career Poffenbarger played for the United States national under-16 team at the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Chile. She averaged 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, helping her team win the gold medal.

Career statistics College

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Personal life Poffenbarger's mother played professional basketball, and her brother, Reese, plays for the Akron Zips football team. She attributes her inspiration to the deaths of her younger brother Fordham and best friend Ella Bresee.