USC’s Kara Dunn Signs Training Camp Contract with Phoenix Mercury

Kara Dunn Signed Training Camp Contract With Phoenix Mercury

USC’s Kara Dunn Signs Training Camp Contract with Phoenix Mercury

April 14, 2026 | Women's Basketball

Dunn becomes the latest Trojan under Lindsay Gottlieb to earn an opportunity at making a WNBA roster.

LOS ANGELES — USC Trojan Kara Dunn, a 5-11 senior guard from Dallas, Ga., has signed a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury.

Dunn will work for an opportunity to make the Mercury roster following a standout collegiate career that concluded at USC during the 2025–26 season. After transferring to USC, Dunn made an immediate impact, earning All-Big Ten Second Team honors while starting all 32 games for the Trojans. She averaged 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, finishing as the team's second-leading scorer and rebounder.

Throughout the season, Dunn showcased her scoring consistency and versatility. She scored 20 or more points in nine games, including an impressive stretch of seven consecutive games from Jan. 6–29.

Among her top performances:

27 points at Minnesota, including five three-pointers, along with six steals and three assists
26 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double against No. 7 Michigan
25 points, 12 rebounds and five assists against No. 8 Iowa
23 points, six rebounds and three steals versus No. 13 Michigan State
21 points, nine rebounds and four assists against Oregon while shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line

Prior to her time at USC, Dunn spent three seasons at Georgia Tech, where she developed into one of the ACC's premier guards. She earned First Team All-Conference honors and established herself as a dynamic offensive threat. Over the course of her collegiate career, Dunn surpassed 1,500 career points, finishing with 1,676 total points.

Known for her scoring ability, athleticism and leadership, Dunn brings experience and competitiveness to the Mercury as she looks to earn a spot on the regular season roster.