Jacie Hoyt and Stailee Heard believe Oklahoma State's team chemistry could help fuel a historic season. At Big 12 Media Day, Hoyt praised players who chose to build something special in Stillwater, while Heard described a tighter-than-ever sisterhood inside the Cowgirls' locker room.

“This is home to me.” Jacie Hoyt's new Oklahoma State contract is about more than basketball. With her family rooted in Stillwater, increased donor investment and a loaded roster, Hoyt remains focused on her original goal: building something at OSU that's never been done.

Jacie Hoyt says she has never coached a more talented roster, but Oklahoma State's expectations go beyond talent. With Liv McGill setting the tone, Stailee Heard embracing leadership and a loaded group of newcomers, Hoyt sees a team defined by its competitive edge.

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls are going to look like a brand-new basketball team during the 2026-27 season.

The Oklahoma State women's basketball star also disclosed that she and her family haven't "had a relationship" for some time.