The University of Manitoba Bisons women’s basketball program has announced the addition of forward Kyu Fust for the 2025-26 season. The 6’0” Winnipeg native, ranked as Manitoba’s No. 1 women’s basketball player in 2023, transfers from the Regina Cougars after two U SPORTS seasons and is eligible to play immediately.
Fust made an immediate impact with Regina, appearing in all 40 regular season games across two years and starting 16 times. She averaged 4.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game as a freshman, highlighted by a 13-point performance against Brandon. In her second season, she contributed 3.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 20.6 minutes per game, including a career-best 17 points versus UNBC.
At the high school level, Fust established herself as a dominant presence with the Dakota Lancers, leading her team to back-to-back undefeated provincial championships in 2022 and 2023. She was named provincial MVP both years, scoring 15 points with 10 rebounds in the 2022 final and adding 15 points, eight rebounds, and a block in the 2023 championship. Her standout play earned her the 2023 MHSAA Female Athlete of the Year award.
“We’re beyond thrilled to see Kyu in a Bisons uniform,” said Bisons head coach Michele Sung. “She was a top priority during her graduating year, and watching her growth into a standout U SPORTS player has been a joy from afar. Her impact has been immediate, bringing depth to our roster with her versatility and ability to excel in multiple positions.”
Fust expressed enthusiasm about joining the Herd, stating, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue my basketball journey with the Bisons. I look forward to growing as a player, learning from this group and contributing to our team’s success in every way that I can.”
In returning to Manitoba, Fust reunites with former Dakota teammates Darya Rom and Hope Larocque, and will also connect with 2024-25 top Manitoba high school player Taylor Schepp, another provincial champion from Dakota.
Basketball is a family tradition for the Fusts. Her father, Paul, was a five-year standout for the Bisons men’s team and a GPAC First Team All-Star in 1999. Her grandfather suited up for the Bisons football program, while her mother, Brooke, was a five-year player with the University of Winnipeg Wesmen, winning a national bronze medal in 2002.