Sedona Prince: A College Basketball Journey Marked by Activism and Controversy

Sedona Prince, born on May 12, 2000, is an American basketball player whose college career spanned multiple universities and was punctuated by both athletic achievement and off-court controversy. Standing tall at 6 ft 7 in (201 cm), Prince has left an indelible mark on the sport, not only through her play but also through her activism and the challenges she faced. She most recently played for the TCU Horned Frogs of the Big 12 Conference. Currently, she plays for the Greek women's basketball team Panathinaikos of the Greek Women's Basketball League.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born in Hemet, California, Prince was raised in Liberty Hill, Texas, and began playing basketball in the fourth grade. Her athletic background is deeply rooted in her family. Her father, James, is a retired Marine, while her mother, Tambra, played basketball and volleyball at St. John's College in Kansas. She also has an older brother, Diego.

Prince's talent was evident early on, earning her recognition and opportunities to represent the United States. She was part of the team that won bronze at the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. Offered as an eighth grader, Liberty Hill's Sedona Prince has been a long time coming for the Texas women.

College Career

Texas Longhorns (2018-2019)

Prince initially committed to the Texas Longhorns, where she redshirted her true freshman season in 2018-2019 while recovering from a broken right leg suffered at the FIBA Americas U18 Championships. Prince makes it official - signs to be a Longhorn. Texas freshman Sedona Prince to miss basketball season with broken leg.

Oregon Ducks (2019-2021)

Following her time at Texas, Prince transferred to the Oregon Ducks. However, due to then-current NCAA transfer rules, she was not allowed to compete during the 2019-2020 NCAA season, requiring her to sit out a season. Oregon women's basketball awaiting NCAA decision on hardship waiver for Sedona Prince, who felt 'unsafe' at Texas during recovery from broken leg. The NCAA denied Sedona Prince's immediate eligibility waiver, appeal to play for Oregon women's basketball in 2019-20. At 6 ft 7 in (201 cm), she was one of the tallest players to ever play for Oregon.

TCU Horned Frogs (2023-2025)

Prince later transferred to TCU, where she played for the Horned Frogs. TCU Signs Touted Transfer Center Sedona Prince to 2023-2024 Roster. After stops at Texas and Oregon, Prince found her footing with the TCU Horned Frogs over the past couple of years. She was a key piece to the program's success this past season, as TCU went on to win its first-ever Big 12 championship, secure its most wins in program history (34) and make the program's first-ever Elite Eight.

In her final season, Prince averaged 17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Sedona Prince and the No. 2 TCU women’s basketball team are enjoying the best season in program history. The Horned Frogs knocked off Louisville 85-70 behind the 6-foot-7 center’s 19 points and 4 rebounds, advancing to the first Sweet 16 in men’s or women’s program history. TCU plays No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday.

Activism and NCAA Tournament Disparity

Prince generated national attention in 2021 after highlighting the disparity in facilities between the men's and women's NCAA tournaments. The video showed the women only had a stack of hand weights as opposed to the men’s fully equipped weight room. The video led to more equal resources and branding. Before then, the womens’ NCAA Tournament was not allowed to use the March Madness moniker. In addition, the video spurred an overall gender-equity review in college basketball. Sedona Prince, March Madness and the ongoing quest for gender equity at NCAA basketball tournaments.

Legal Issues and Allegations

Since 2019, Prince has been accused by four women "of either assault or sexual assault." One of Prince's former partners filed, and later dropped, a lawsuit against her accusing her of sexual assault. Molly Hensley-Clancy of The Washington Post wrote that "Prince asked two women who later accused her of domestic violence to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to police records and an ex-girlfriend. Included in the posts were accusations of Prince shoving her to the ground and threatening to sue Stabile if she were to go public about the incident. In January 2025, Prince and an ex-girlfriend were "involved in a physical altercation;" Prince sustained a black eye. Ultimately, Fort Worth police stated that "The only evidence consistent with both accounts is that there was a physical altercation and both parties sustained minimal injuries. [The ex-girlfriend] agreed that going to [Prince]'s house was a bad idea considering [Prince] told her she did not want to speak.

Professional Career

Heading into the 2025 WNBA Draft, TCU center Sedona Prince had the makings of a first-round pick in terms of size and production. However, her off-court issues led to her going undrafted. While some assumed she may have gotten a chance as an undrafted free agent, Prince has yet to get a WNBA opportunity. Instead, she has since gone overseas, where she is now playing for Al Riyadi of the Women's Lebanese Basketball League. A revelation she made on Instagram earlier this week. In three games with the team, Prince is averaging 13.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in 34.7 minutes of action. In addition to her strong start to her professional career, the post also revealed that she received game MVP for one of her contests with her new team.

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Accusations and Legal Response

In the April ESPN report, Prince's lawyer confirmed that she has never been charged with any crime and is adamant that the accusers are using her to gain a following. "Sedona has not been charged with a crime or found guilty of any wrongdoing," he told ESPN. "Rather she has been convicted on social media by people who have attempted to use their relationship with Sedona to attract followers and to build their influencer careers and settle grudges.

Player Profile

Prince uses both she/her and they/them pronouns.

Recruiting Profile

Prince was ranked the eighth overall prospect by ESPN and was a McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic participant in 2018.

Stats

Prince has played in every game this season, averaging 17.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks. She leads the Big 12 in total blocks and is third in the NCAA, with 105 total. Prince had an outstanding first-round game against Fairleigh Dickinson, scoring 16 points and shooting 8-of-12 from the field, all from 2-point range.

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