Madina Okot

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Okot's accolades reflect her rapid rise in basketball. Winning the 'Most Promising Girl' award in Kenya at just 18 signaled her potential. Her SEC All-Freshman selection at South Carolina showed she could compete at the highest college level. These honors, combined with her WNBA draft selection, highlight her as one of the most exciting young players from Africa.

AwardsOkot has won the Kenyan Sports Personality of the Year 'Most Promising Girl' award in 2022 and earned SEC All-Freshman Team honors in 2025. She also made the SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2026, reflecting her excellence on and off the court.

Honours & Distinctions

SEC Academic Honor Roll

Southeastern Conference·2026

Recognized for academic excellence while at South Carolina.

Records & Feats

First Kenyan-born player drafted in the first round of the WNBA Draft

Historic First·2026

Okot was selected 13th overall in 2026, making her the first Kenyan-born player to go in the first round.