Is Louisville's Mackenly Randolph related to Zach Randolph?

Louisville is back in the women's Sweet 16 for the first time since 2022, and Mackenly Randolph is a huge reason why. Randolph has stepped up her game in March Madness. She scored a team-high 20 points and pulled down six offensive rebounds in the opening-round victory over Vermont, then she grabbed another seven offensive boards in a narrow win over Alabama.

Her ability to get the Cardinals second-chance points has been, and will continue to be, critical to their run. When you think rebounding and the name Randolph, though, the mind immediately drifts toward NBA great Zach Randolph. So, is Mackenly related to him?

The answer is yes! Mackenly, a sophomore who became a full-time starter this season, is Zach's daughter. Her first name is actually a spin on Zach's middle name, McKenley.

Now you know. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Is Louisville's Mackenly Randolph related to Zach Randolph?