The University of Scranton women's basketball team added another big moment to its historic 2025-26 season on Saturday morning when D3hoops.com announced its All-America honors.
Head coach Ben O'Brien was named the D3hoops.com National Coach of the Year, while senior guard Kaci Kranson earned First Team All-America honors and senior guard Kaeli Romanowski was selected to the Fifth Team.
The recognition comes just hours before the Lady Royals take the floor with a national championship on the line.
Ben O'Brien — National Coach of the Year
- D3hoops.com National Coach of the Year
- Landmark Coaching Staff of the Year
- D3hoops.com Region V Coach of the Year
- 32-0 record in 2025-26 season
- 117-6 career record in four seasons
- Fastest coach in NCAA history to reach 100 wins (106 games)
- Four straight NCAA Tournament appearances
- Three straight Elite Eight appearances
- 2026 Final Four and National Championship appearance
- 12-3 record in NCAA Tournament play
Scranton has long been a national powerhouse, and O'Brien has elevated the program even further. His leadership has sharpened an already elite standard, guiding the Lady Royals to new levels of consistency, dominance, and national distinction. Now, he has Scranton on the edge of history.
Kaci Kranson — First Team All-American
- D3hoops.com First Team All-American
- WBCA All-American
- Landmark Player of the Year
- D3hoops.com Region V Player of the Year
- First Team All-Region and All-Conference
- 17.9 points per game
- 5.4 rebounds per game
- .510 field goal percentage
- .435 three-point percentage
- Reached double figures in all but three games this season
- Eight points shy of 2,000 career points
Kranson has delivered time and time again, mixing efficiency with clutch scoring ability. Her presence on the floor sets the tone offensively, and her consistency has been a driving force behind Scranton's undefeated run.
Kaeli Romanowski — Fifth Team All-American
- D3hoops.com Fifth Team All-American
- WBCA Honorable Mention All-American
- Landmark Defensive Player of the Year
- First Team All-Conference
- D3hoops.com All-Region First Team
- 124 steals (program and Landmark single-season record)
- 5.5 points per game
- 6.0 rebounds per game
- Key leader of one of the nation's top defensive units
Romanowski's relentless energy has defined Scranton's defensive identity. Her ability to create chaos, force turnovers, and shift momentum has made her one of the most impactful defenders in the country.
D3hoops.com Release
Scranton (32-0) will face Denison University (29-2) in the NCAA Division III National Championship on Saturday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) at the Cregger Center on the campus of Roanoke College in Salem.
