Much attention has been paid to the thousands of men who have entered the transfer portal, but the action on the women’s side has been just as intense. Hoops HQ has teamed up with The Portal Report to keep track of who’s entering the women’s portal, and where everyone is heading.
Below you will find the top 25 players in the women’s transfer portal. We will continually update these rankings over the next several weeks as more players declare their intent to change schools. We will also keep you updated on their commitments.
Audi Crooks, 6-foot-3 junior center, Iowa State
Crooks is hands down the most dominant player available in the transfer portal, and wherever she lands she will be one of the top players in the sport next season. She ranked second in the country in points per game with 25.8 and she’s simply unstoppable inside the paint. Her impact transcends the basketball court and her upside is through the roof.
Kymora Johnson, 5-foot-7 junior guard, Virginia
The Virginia women’s basketball program caught the attention of everyone during the NCAA Tournament, and Johnson led them throughout. She elevated her game when her team needed her most and carried the Cavaliers to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in 26 years. After ranking second in the ACC in scoring with 19.5 points and first in the ACC in assists with 6.3 per game, she’ll be the missing veteran piece for a team looking to compete for gold.
Kiyomi McMiller, 5-foot-8 sophomore guard, Penn State
After a tumultuous freshman season at Rutgers, McMiller transferred to Pennsylvania and solidified herself as one of the best guards in the country. Leading the Lady Lions in points, assists and steals, McMiller proved she can be an efficient piece of a championship puzzle.
Dani Carnegie, 5-foot-9 sophomore guard, Georgia
Earning First Team All-SEC honors, Carnegie proved that she has what it takes to lead a team. Averaging 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, her dominance was on display all season.
Jordan Lee, 6-foot sophomore guard, Texas
The first of two Longhorns to make this list, Lee showed flashes on both offense and defense for Texas. After her second Final Four loss in as many years, Lee enters the transfer portal ready to make an impact and expand upon her 13.2 points per game.
Addy Brown, 6-foot-2 junior forward, Iowa State
Iowa State has lost many great players this offseason, including standout center Audi Crooks and electric guard Jada Williams. Now, Brown is leaving Ames. A constant presence alongside Crooks for three seasons, Brown is a Swiss Army knife who can fulfill many roles. Although injuries derailed her junior campaign, when healthy she’s a threat at all times on the court.
Taryn Barbot, 5-foot-10 junior guard, Charleston
Barbot is the back-to-back CAA Player of the Year and has proven just about everything she can at that level. Now she is looking for a new challenge. She averaged 20.1 points per game this season and delivered her best performance against Duke, finishing with 36 points. After willing Charleston to the NCAA Tournament, she enters the portal as one of the more accomplished guards available.
Nunu Agara, 6-foot-2 junior forward, Stanford
A Minneapolis native, Agara only has one season of eligibility remaining. Leading the Cardinals in scoring with 15.8 points while also pulling down 8.7 boards per game, her game has evolved from freshman to junior year. Now as she departs Silicon Valley, she’ll look to find a program that’s ready to win.
Kate Novik, 6-foot junior guard, DePaul
In her lone season at DePaul, Novik was the No. 1 option for a team that lacked major talent. She was the sole Blue Demon to average double-figures, and she led DePaul in assists with 110 on the season. With her experience and skills, Novik could step into a new role to fill a one-year gap and elevate a team.
Gracie Merkle, 6-foot-6 junior center, Penn State
We’re not sure if Merkle will actually leave the Lady Lions this time, but if she does she’ll be one of the best centers on the market. Last year she announced her intent to transfer to Maryland and even committed but later backed out and returned to Penn State. Towering over her competition, Merkle averaged 19.2 points per game while leading the nation in field goal percentage at an absurd 72.5 percent.
Tilda Trygger, 6-foot-6 sophomore forward, NC State
First Team All-Name, Trygger has steadily improved during her two seasons in North Carolina. The Sweden native is a three-level scorer with a deep bag. Listed at 6-foot-6 she’s also a matchup nightmare for opposing competitors. She’s packed with potential and basketball fans need to keep an eye on her in her final two seasons.
Madison St. Rose, 5-foot-10 senior guard, Princeton
Due to Ivy League rules, redshirts are prohibited, meaning St. Rose had no other choice but to enter the transfer portal following her senior season. Averaging 15.8 points per game on 47.9-percent shooting, she’ll be a valuable asset to guard-needy teams.
Kaylene Smikle, 6-foot senior guard, Maryland
After two productive seasons at Rutgers, Smikle transferred to College Park where she developed into a key player for the Terrapins. While her senior season didn’t go as planned due to a lingering knee injury, Smikle is a beast when healthy. She’ll be heavily sought after in the portal thanks to her ability to score the basketball.
Dakota Howard, 5-foot-11 freshman forward, McNeese
A Shreveport native, Howard didn’t wait her turn, stepping in as a starter from day one at McNeese. She played with consistency and efficiency, knocking down nearly 50 percent of her looks as a freshman.
Skylar Forbes, 6-foot-3 junior forward, Marquette
At 6-foot-3, Forbes provides size on the wing and real scoring ability to match. The Marquette forward took a jump into a mature role this season, showing she can create her own offense and stretch the floor when needed. Averaging 15.5 points and 1.8 blocks in the Big East, Forbes dominates on both sides of the ball and will be an underrated pickup.
Fatmata Janneh, 6-foot-2 junior forward, Texas A&M
Janneh averaged 11.4 points and 9.7 rebounds this season at Texas A&M, consistently controlling the glass and anchoring the interior. With her toughness and SEC experience, she will be a plug-and-play piece for teams needing size and rebounding.
Essence Cody, 6-foot-4 junior forward, Alabama
After three long, loyal years at Alabama, Cody has entered the portal. The Georgia native shot an impressive 56.4 percent from the field while averaging 11.5 points per game. She also showed up on the big stage, pouring in 19 points against Rhode Island in the NCAA Tournament before Alabama’s second-round exit to Louisville.
Kyrah Daniels, 6-foot junior guard, Wisconsin
Daniels averaged 12.4 points this season at Wisconsin while taking on a heavy workload, helping generate offensive looks. With experience across multiple systems, including Missouri State and now Wisconsin, Daniels will provide a program with a steady backcourt piece.
Desiree Wooten, 5-foot-8 junior guard, Colorado
The Dallas native’s numbers have steadily trended upward, and this season at Colorado was her most complete yet. She averaged 13.4 points while continuing to take on a larger offensive role, showing growth as a scorer over her career.
Tara Daye, 5-foot-10 junior guard, Purdue
Daye contributes a little bit of everything from the guard spot. She put up 12.4 points and 6.5 rebounds at Purdue, bringing a unique presence that shows up on both ends. She’s the type of piece that can fill gaps without needing the ball all the time.
Elisa Mevius, 5-foot-10 senior guard, Oregon
The Germany native was as efficient as it gets in limited action, shooting 57.9 percent while averaging 12.5 points in two games. Dealing with injuries this season, Mevius was sidelined and is now looking to take her talents elsewhere.
Amari Whiting, 5-foot-10 junior guard, Oklahoma State
Averaging 2.9 assists and nearly six rebounds from the guard spot, Whiting impacts the game beyond scoring. The numbers won’t jump off the page, but her ability to facilitate and stay active at all times is any coach’s dream.
Madison Roman, 6-foot junior forward, Merrimack
Roman was a walking double-double at Merrimack, averaging 13.5 points and 10.9 rebounds this season. She controls the glass and plays through contact, giving her a clear identity as an interior presence. With that production, she enters the portal as one of the more proven rebounders available.
Shannon Dowell, 5-foot-10 junior guard, Missouri
Dowell quietly put together a strong year at Missouri, leading the Tigers in assists with 2.3 while averaging 14.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. She’s a physical presence who can score, rebound and facilitate without needing the offense to revolve around her. Transferring from Illinois State, Dowel took on a bigger role in the SEC and enters the portal as a steady, do-it-all option.
Laura Ziegler, 6-foot-2 senior forward, Louisville
An experienced forward with a well-rounded skill set, Ziegler averaged 11.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists this season. At 6-foot-2, she provides a versatile touch, highlighted by her role in the Cardinals’ Sweet Sixteen run. With her production and experience, she’s one of the more reliable frontcourt options available.
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