Women's basketball transfers: Twelve players expected to shift team dynamics
Nearly 1,600 athletes entered the portal this fall, with major departures from Stanford, Iowa State, and Tennessee reshaping the national landscape.
By Leila Reynolds ·
The 2026 transfer portal remains active for women's basketball, with nearly 1,600 players changing schools this fall. Stanford, Iowa State, and Tennessee lost the majority of their previous rosters. These departures created vacancies that other programs are filling with experienced talent.
Twelve specific transfers are projected to make an immediate impact on their new teams. Audi Crooks moved from Iowa State to Oklahoma State. The 6-foot-3 senior center was the No. 2 scorer in Iowa State history. She averaged 25.8 points per game last season. She joins the Cowgirls, who have added considerable star power during this portal period.
Addy Brown left Iowa State for defending champion UCLA. The 6-foot-2 senior forward averaged 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists last year. She missed 11 games due to injury. UCLA coach Cori Close must replace her top six players from the national championship team. Brown is one of the key additions for the Bruins.
Talaysia Cooper departed Tennessee for Ole Miss. The 6-foot-0 senior guard averaged 16.6 points for the Lady Vols last season. She shot 34.3 percent from the three-point line. Her length is expected to benefit Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin's squad. Madison St. Rose transferred from Princeton to Notre Dame. The 5-foot-10 graduate guard exhausted her eligibility at the Ivy League school. She will pair with star Hannah Hidalgo on the backcourt.
Jordan Lee left Texas for South Carolina. The 6-foot-0 junior guard was the No. 2 leading scorer for the Longhorns. She averaged 13.2 points last season and is noted for her perimeter defense. She joins a loaded Gamecocks roster. Aaliyah Crump moved from Texas to Duke. The 6-foot-1 sophomore forward averaged 7.9 points last year but played only 24 games due to injury. She shot 32 percent from three-point range.
Nunu Agara left Stanford for Maryland. The 6-foot-2 senior forward averaged 15.3 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Cardinals last season. She provides veteran leadership to a young Maryland team. Liv McGill transferred from Florida to Oklahoma State. The 5-foot-9 junior guard averaged 22.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.1 rebounds last year. She will now share offensive responsibilities with Crooks.
Dani Carnegie is transferring to Iowa for the second time. The 5-foot-9 junior guard averaged 17.8 points for Georgia last year. She previously played at Georgia Tech. Jada Williams moved to LSU. The 5-foot-8 senior guard is on her third team after stints at Arizona and Iowa State. She averaged 7.7 assists and 15.3 points for the Cyclones last season.
Donovyn Hunter joined UCLA. The 6-foot-0 senior guard is on her third team. She reached the Elite Eight at Oregon State and TCU in previous years. She averaged 10.2 points and shot 33.7 percent from three-point range for the Horned Frogs last season. Kate Koval moved to Baylor. The 6-foot-5 junior center received an NCAA waiver in August to leave LSU. She is on her third school in three seasons. She averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds for the Tigers last year.
