Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gianna Kneepkens

Discover the career path of Gianna Kneepkens, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Gianna Kneepkens is an American college basketball player. She currently plays for the UCLA Bruins in the Big Ten Conference. Prior to joining UCLA, she played basketball for the Utah Utes.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Undefeated Big Ten Season

In the final game of the 2025–26 regular season, Kneepkens scored 14 points in a win over rival University of Southern California, surpassing 2,000 career points. The victory capped UCLA’s 28–1 overall record and perfect 18–0 Big Ten mark, making the Bruins the first team to complete an undefeated Big Ten season since Maryland in 2014–15 and secured the program the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Conference tournament.

November 10, 2021: Utes Debut

On November 10, 2021, Gianna Kneepkens made her debut for the Utes against Lipscomb University.

December 4, 2021: Starting Role

On December 4, 2021, Gianna Kneepkens earned a starting role after scoring 29 points against BYU.

March 24, 2023: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

On March 24, 2023, Gianna Kneepkens scored a team-high 20 points in a loss to LSU during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

November 4, 2024: Returns to Play

On November 4, 2024, Gianna Kneepkens returned to play, scoring a team-high 18 points against Southern Utah.

2024: Transfer Prospect

Following the conclusion of the 2024–2025 season, Kneepkens announced she was entering into the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. She was noted as one of the top transfer prospects in the nation, making official visits to Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA in 2024.

January 22, 2025: Career High Points

On January 22, 2025, Gianna Kneepkens posted a career high of 30 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a 79-61 win over Kansas.

May 1, 2025: Transfer to UCLA

On May 1, 2025, Gianna Kneepkens announced she would transfer to UCLA for her final year of eligibility.

November 3, 2025: UCLA Debut

On November 3, 2025, Gianna Kneepkens made her debut for UCLA in a win over San Diego State University.

2025: NCAA Transfer Portal

Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, Gianna Kneepkens announced she was entering into the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining in 2025.