JUNDIAI, Brazil – UIndy's Patricia Chikamba competed with the USA D2 Women's Basketball Team in the 2025 Brazil Tour. Chikamba appeared in three of the team's four games, averaging 20 points per game, which was a team high. 

Her best game of the 2025 Brazil Tour came in Team USA's 91-55 over Sodiê Mesquita when Chikamba led the way with 29 points on 14-22 shooting, including going 14-17 from two. She also added six rebounds, three assists and four steals in her dominant performance.

"Any chance to be able to represent USA and UIndy is a big deal and an amazing opportunity," UIndy women's basketball head coach Jama Sharp said. "I think Patty being able to do this in Brazil was the opportunity of a lifetime for her."

Chikamba led the Hounds in scoring (16.6 points) and rebounds (7.6) in the 2024-25 season, while also starting 24 of the team's 27 games. She also led the team in total points (448) and total rebounds (206), was second on the team in steals (44), and ranked third in total assists (48) and blocks (13). 

"Patty being able to compete during the summer and offseason with top players in our league will help improve her game," Sharp said. "I think she can bring back more confidence, competitiveness and leadership to drive our team this season."

The Hounds and Chikamba will have three months to prep for their season opener against the 2024 NCAA Regional finalist, Ashland, on Nov. 14 on the road in Ashland, OH.