PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland State head women's basketball coach Karlie Burris picked up her first win Tuesday. On Wednesday, she signed her first recruiting class, as the Vikings inked five players out of high school to add to Burris' week of milestones.
 
The class includes two in-state signees – Alex Padilla and Emma Zuniga from Tualatin and Keizer, Ore., respectively – a third northwest player in Liv Collins from Sumner, Wash., as well as Aspen McClees from Gilbert, Ariz., and Nihoa Dunn from Honolulu, Hawai'i.
 
"We are incredibly excited to officially welcome our 2026 signing class to the Viking family," Burris said. "This group represents everything we value in our program: versatility, toughness, high character, and an unwavering commitment to growth and competition. As our first signing class, they set the tone for the future of Portland State Women's Basketball."
 
The class features two state champions in Dunn, who won the 2025 Hawai'i state title with Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama, and Padilla, who won the Oregon 6A state title with Tualatin High School. Dunn will also give the Vikings a second Hawai'i State Gatorade Player of the Year on the roster next season. She earned the honor in 2025, two years after current Portland State junior Laynee Torres-Kahapea did in 2023.
 
Collins was named the All-Area Player of the Year by the Tacoma News Tribune for her Sumner High School team. McClees was named 6a Region Player of the Year for her Gilbert High School team. Additionally, Zuniga is a two-time Central Valley Conference Player of the Year for West Salem High School, while Padilla earned first-team all-league honors as a sophomore at Tualatin.
 
"As a staff, we couldn't be more thrilled about this talented and hardworking group. They embody the foundation we're building here at Portland State: competitive, team-first players who love the game and want to represent our community the right way," Burris said.
 
"The future is bright for Viking Basketball."
 

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2026 Signing Class
Liv Collins, 5-8, FR, G, Sumner, Wash. (Sumner HS)
Nihoa Dunn, 6-1, FR, F, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama)
Aspen McClees, 5-9, FR, G, Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert HS)
Alex Padilla, 6-1, FR, F, Tualatin, Ore. (Tualatin HS)
Emma Zuniga, 5-10, FR, F, Keizer, Ore. (West Salem HS)
 

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Liv Collins, 5-8, FR, G, Sumner, Wash. (Sumner HS)
 
SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL
Named 2025 All-Area Player of the Year by the Tacoma News Tribune…Earned Co-MVP, All-League and Defensive MVP honors as a junior in 2025…Three-time first-team all-league selection…Tacoma Pierce Athletic Commission Player of the Year in 2025…Two-time league champion…Also played two years of volleyball in high school.
 
CLUB/AAU
Played four years for the TOH and two years for the Greyhounds club team...Placed third at an Adidas Circuit tournament with the Greyhounds.
 
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
Daughter of Antonio and Shelby…Has a brother, Austin, and two sisters, Anna'lei and Ke'ala…Her cousin, Kenji Scanlyn plays football at UNLV…Lists painting, drawing, baking and pottery as hobbies/interests…Plans on majoring in business.
 
COACH BURRIS ON LIV COLLINS
"Liv is an athletic, high-motor guard who thrives on both ends of the floor. She brings energy, toughness, and a defensive edge that will help set the tone for our program. Her versatility and relentless effort make her a great fit for our style of play. She will make an impact as soon as she steps on campus."
 

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Nihoa Dunn, 6-1, FR, F, Honolulu, Hawai'i (Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama)
 
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE
2025 Hawai'i State Gatorade Player of the Year…2025 Hawai'i Max Preps High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year…Named Most Outstanding Player at the Hawai'i D1 State Basketball Tournament where she led her team to the title…Interscholastic League (IHL) Player of the Year in 2025…Earned all-state first-team honors in 2024, after second-team honors in 2023…Three-time IHL first-team selection…Imua Invitational MVP during the 2023-24 season…Three-time all-state tournament team honoree.
 
CLUB/AAU
Played club for City High (1 year), Imua Basketball Club (1 year), Hoops Dreams Hawai'i (1 year), PROformance Hawai'i (1 year) and Team Kidd 17u (1 year)…Won a 3x3 title at the Best of Na 'Aina Summer Challenge in 2024…Named to the Ke 'Aupuni U18 National Team in 2024-25…Won the Jam On It – Pacific Rim Basketball Championship with Imua Basketball Club in 2023…Also won Jam On It titles with City High in 2022 and Hoop Dreams Hawai'I in 2023…Named a West Coast Elite – Junior All-American…Won titles at the Las Vegas Classic Varsity Platinum and Kauai Classic High School tournaments with Hoop Dreams Hawai'i in 2023.
 
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
Daughter of Liloa Dunn and Tish Hanakahi…Has two brothers, Brewer and Cappy Dunn…Hopes to one day earn a Ph.D. in psychology after her basketball career is over…Plans on majoring in psychology.
 
COACH BURRIS ON NIHOA DUNN
"Nihoa is a winner and will give us an inside presence. She has great touch around the rim and can also stretch the floor. Nihoa is a state champion, as well as being named the 2025 Hawai'i Max Preps High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year and 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year. She'll add our second Hawaiian Gatorade Player of the Year on the roster. Her experience and winning mentality are what set her apart. "
 

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Aspen McClees, 5-9, FR, G, Gilbert, Ariz. (Gilbert HS)
 
GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL
6A Region Player of the Year…Four-time first-team all-region selection…All-6A first team.
 
CLUB/AAU
Played for Arizona Elite for five years and one year with Hoopcode.
 
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
Daughter of David and Jennifer McClees…Has two brothers, Brady and Porter…Four-time Scholar Athlete of the Year in high school…Lists hanging with friends, shopping and outdoor activities as hobbies/interests…Hopes to work in sports management or journalism after her college career.
 
COACH BURRIS ON ASPEN MCCLEES
"Aspen brings great size and skill at the guard position. She shoots the ball at a high level and plays extremely well in transition. She brings toughness on both sides of the ball, rebounds and is a matchup problem vs smaller guards. Her skillset, leadership and energy will elevate us immediately."
 

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Alex Padilla, 6-1, FR, F, Tualatin, Ore. (Tualatin HS)
 
TUALATIN HIGH SCHOOL
Won a 6A Oregon State title with her team as a junior in 2025…First-team all-league selection in 2024, while earning honorable mention in 2023 and 2025…Two-time PIL Holiday Classic all-tournament team selection, leading her team to the tournament title in 2024.
 
CLUB/AAU
Played for Oregon Elite (2020-23), Northwest Select (2024) and Maurice Lucas Enforcers (2025)…Won titles at the Nike Tournament of Champions and Run For The Roses with Oregon Elite…Placed fourth at the ML20 Power 24 Tournament with the Maurice Lucas Enforcers.
 
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
Daughter of Pete Padilla and Cindy Murphy…Her mother, Cindy, played basketball at Gonzaga and the University of Oregon…Has a brother, Devon Padilla…Lists baking, cooking and crafts as hobbies/interests…Hopes to work in real estate when her basketball career is over…Plans on majoring in Business Administration: Finance.
 
COACH BURRIS ON ALEX PADILLA
"Alex is a mobile forward who brings great length and a high basketball IQ to the court. She's a proven winner – winning a state championship in 2025 with Tualatin High School. She can defend multiple positions, sees the floor extremely well, and elevates her teammates. Having a local talent stay home is what will make PSU a special place to play."
 

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Emma Zuniga, 5-10, FR, F, Keizer, Ore. (West Salem HS)
 
WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time Central Valley Conference Player of the Year (2024, 2025)…Salem Keizer Beacons Player of the Year (2025)…Three-time first-team all-conference selection…Scored her 1,000-career point as a junior…All-state second-team selection as a sophomore, with honorable mention as a freshman and junior…Part of three straight conference titles.
 
CLUB/AAU
Played for the ABA club team as a sophomore, and Northwest Select as a junior…Made it to the Power 24 Division with her 17u Northwest Select team…Named a Power 24 Standout.
 
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS
Daughter of Gene and Tani Zuniga…Father, Gene, played football at Idaho State…Has a brother, Lucas, and a sister, Sophia…Plans on majoring in pre-nursing with the hope of becoming an aesthetic nurse.
 
COACH BURRIS ON EMMA ZUNIGA
"Emma is a versatile scorer and the ultimate competitor. A proven winner and Central Valley Conference Player of the Year, we are thrilled to keep the top talent in the state. She has the ability to stretch the floor with her shooting and can score around the basket while also being a strong, physical defender. Her work ethic, consistency and ability to score the ball fits perfectly with our style of play."