Featured in 27 games for the Knights, starting in 24
Named to the All-Big 12 Team as an honorable mention
Ranked second on the team with 10.8 points per game, though paced the Knights with made field goals (113), seven rebounds per game (7.0), 1.5 steals per game (41) and 1.3 blocks per game (35), each marking career highs
Among Big 12 players, Ngodu ranked sixth in defensive rebounds per game (5.4), eighth in blocks per game (1.3) and 10th in rebounds per game (7.0)
Tallied three 20-point double-doubles, becoming one of just four players in the Big 12 to have achieved at least three or more and one of 27 in the Power Four. Also, one of 15 in the conference to have attained five or more double-doubles.
Surpassed double-digit points in 14 of 27 games, including five performances with 20 or more points
At the Discover Puerto Rico Shootout, she tallied back-to-back 20-point performances against East Carolina (Nov. 26) and Wake Forest (Nov. 27), including a 21-point, 13-rebound outing against the latter.
In each of UCF’s Big 12 road wins, Ngodu paced the Knights with 22 points and 13 rebounds at Arizona on Jan. 10, later totaling 20 points and 10 rebounds at Houston on March 1
Against the Cougars, Ngodu became the only player in the NCAA this season to score 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds, four or more steals and four or more blocks
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Tanner Pavlosky
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Tanner Pavlosky
SOPHOMORE (2024-25)
Played in 29 games, averaging 19 minutes a contest
Ranks No. 2 on the team in both blocks (14) and rebounds (170)
Earned a season-high 22 points against High Point on Dec. 17, securing her first season double-double with 12 rebounds
Authored six double-digit scoring games, recording 199 points on the campaign
Fifth on the squad in assists, dishing 27 from the post
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Conor Kvatek
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Conor Kvatek
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Conor Kvatek
FRESHMAN (2023-24)
Appeared in 28 games, earning the starting nod 15 times
Tallied a career-high 25 points against Houston on Jan. 27 and her first double-double with 12 rebounds
Recorded a perfect shooting game, going 2-2 from the field and 4-4 from the free-throw line against Oklahoma State, adding four rebounds on Jan. 3
Pulled down a career-high 13 boards against Cincinnati on Feb. 7
Led the team with 5.9 rebounds per game and was second with 16 blocks
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Conor Kvatek
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Conor Kvatek
Khyala Ngodu | Photo by: Tyler Thomas
HIGH SCHOOL
Averaged a double-double as a senior with 14.4 points and 12.1 rebounds at Dillard High School, along with an identical stat line of 1.8 steals and blocks per game
Accumulated 575 rebounds and 675 points
2021 Boo Williams Holiday tournament MVP
Ranked No. 7 player in the state of Florida
Led Nike Elite Youth Basketball League in blocks and rebounds
PERSONAL
Born June 28
Daughter of Kyle Simmons and Malikah Ngodu
Has five siblings, Niani, Jacsiir, Lahila, Malik and Ilijah