The transfer portal for men’s and women’s college basketball closed on April 23. There have already been some massive moves, and with hundreds of players still uncommitted, there are more to come.
From top players leaving their championship-caliber programs to others making statement moves to new conferences, here are the five of the most intriguing transfers so far in the women’s game.
1. Olivia Miles, 5-foot-10 senior guard
Notre Dame to TCU
Miles shocked the world when the likely No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA passed up the chance to potentially join the Seattle Storm and announced she was entering the transfer portal. Miles made three Sweet Sixteen appearances, and despite coming off an ACL tear last season she averaged a career-high 15.4 points per game along with 5.8 assists, which ranked 15th in the country. While Miles could have teamed up with Hannah Hidalgo for another season in South Bend, she is now joining a team alongside Marta Suarez (who transferred Cal), Clara Silva (Kentucky) and Taliyah Parker (Texas A&M). TCU is coming off the program’s first ever Big 12 title and made it to the Elite Eight. With Hailey Van Lith moving on to the Chicago Sky, Miles will happily fill that spot.
2. Ta’Niya Latson, 5-foot-8 junior guard
Florida State to South Carolina
While the Gamecocks may not have had the ending they wanted to their 2024-25 season, Dawn Staley has constantly reloaded. Adding a backcourt scorer like Latson will help their production. No Gamecock averaged more than 12.7 points per game, but Latson’s 25.2 points per game led the nation. She will be reunited with guard Raven Johnson, her former high school teammate, and will help cover the gap that MiLaysia Fulwiley left when she has transferred out. South Carolina has also landed young players, like the No. 4 player in the class of 2025, Agot Makeer, and will be looking to claim its third NCAA title in five seasons.
3. Cotie McMahon, 6-foot junior forward
Ohio State to Ole Miss
Cotie McMahon brings athleticism, power and physicality, making her a great fit for the SEC. Ole Miss coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin’s system is a good fit for McMahon, who was the lead talent in Columbus for the last two seasons. McMahon will join transfers Latasha Lattimore (Virginia), Jayla Murray (Wichita State), Kaitlin Peterson (UCF) and Tianna Thompson (Georgia Tech), which should make the Rebels a top contender in one of the strongest conferences in women’s basketball. McMahon shot 38.6 percent from three this season and averaged 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
4. MiLaysia Fulwiley, 5-foot-10 sophomore guard
South Carolina to LSU
Fulwiley’s minutes took a hit in Columbia due to her inconsistent play, but she will benefit by joining Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams. Fulwiley’s 11.7 points per game ranked second on the Gamecocks even though she came off the bench in 39 games while Raven Johnson held the starting spot. Under Kim Mulkey, Fulwiley may have a better chance to start and be a more prolific scorer.
5. Serah Williams, 6-foot-4 junior forward
The Huskies may have lost one of the best players in the country in Paige Bueckers, but Geno Auriemma should not worry about how his 2025-26 season will go. UConn already has Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong and Jana El Alfy returning to the lineup, but now the Huskies are now adding a veteran talent who has two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year accolades under her belt. Williams averaged 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds to go along with 2.3 blocks and 1.1 steals per game in her junior season. She has shot 51.5 percent from the field in her career shooter and tallied 14 double-doubles for the Badgers in 2025. Williams will immediately give a boost to UConn playing beside Strong down low. Look for the Huskies to be top contenders to repeat as NCAA champs.
