On3’s way-too-early Top 25 for women’s basketball is starting to form as the transfer portal runs its’ course and rosters fill up. While the majority of major transfers have found their new home, this ranking may fluctuate based on who lands the remaining significant players.
1. South Carolina
Departed or expected to depart: Sakima Walker (1.4 PPG), MiLaysia Fulwiley (11.7 PPG), Te-Hina Paopao (9.4 PPG), Sania Feagin (8.1 PPG), Bree Hall (6.3 PPG)
Expected to return: Joyce Edwards (12.7 PPG), Chloe Kitts (10.2 PPG), Ashlyn Watkins (7.2 PPG), Raven Johnson (4.9 PPG), Maddy McDaniel (3.1 PPG), Maryam Dauda (2 PPG), Adhel Tac (1.6 PPG), Tessa Johnson (8.4 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Ta’Niya Latson (25.2 PPG at Florida State), Madina Okot (11.3 PPG at Mississippi State)
Incoming freshmen: Agot Makeer (5-star), Ayla McDowell (5-star)
2. UConn
Departed or expected to depart: Qadence Samuels (1.3 PPG), Kaitlyn Chen (6.9 PPG), Paige Bueckers (19.9 PPG), Aubrey Griffin (4.4 PPG)
Expected to return: Azzi Fudd (13.6 PPG), Caroline Ducharme (1.2 PPG), KK Arnold (5.5 PPG), Ashlynn Shade (7.7 PPG), Ice Brady (3.6 PPG), Ayanna Patterson, Jana El Alfy (5 PPG), Morgan Cheli (2.5 PPG), Allie Ziebell (2.8 PPG), Sarah Strong (16.4 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Serah Williams (19.2 PPG)
Incoming freshmen: Kelis Fisher (5-star), Blanca Quinonez, Gandy Malou-Mamel (4-star)
3. Texas
Departed or expected to depart: Abbie Boutilier (DNP), Jordana Codio (1.4 PPG), Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (5.6 PPG), Laila Phelia (16.8 PPG – 2023-24 with Michigan), Taylor Jones (11.9 PPG), Shay Holle (6.2 PPG)
Expected to return: Madison Booker (16.3 PPG), Rori Harmon (9.3 PPG), Kyla Oldacre (8.8 PPG), Jordan Lee (5.8 PPG), Justice Carlton (5 PPG), Bryanna Preston (4.4 PPG), Sarah Graves (0.2 PPG – 9 games), Aaliyah Moore (7.9 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Teya Sidberry (12.5 PPG at Boston College), Breya Cunningham (11 PPG at Arizona), Ashton Judd (11.6 PPG at Missouri), Lovisa Asbrink Hose (3.4 PPG at FAU)
Incoming freshmen: Aaliyah Crump (5-star)
4. UCLA
Departed or expected to depart: Avary Cain (1.5 PPG), Zania Socka-Nguemen (1.5 PPG), Kendall Dudley (1.9 PPG), Elina Aarnisalo (5.1 PPG), Janiah Barker (7.4 PPG), Londynn Jones (8.5 PPG)
Expected to return: Lauren Betts (20.2 PPG), Kiki Rice (12.8 PPG), Gabriela Jaquez (9.6 PPG), Timea Gardiner (7.6 PPG), Angela Dugalic (7.4 PPG), Charlisse Leger-Walker (16.6 PPG at Washington State in 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Gianna Kneepkens (19.3 PPG at Utah)
Incoming freshmen: Lena Bilic, Sienna Betts (5-star)
5. LSU
Departed or expected to depart: Amani Bartlett (0.6 PPG), Last-Tear Poa (2 PPG), Aalyah Del Rosario (2 PPG), Mjracle Sheppard (3.9 PPG), Jersey Wolfenbarger (4.6 PPG), Sa’Myah Smith (6.6 PPG), Aneesah Morrow (18.7 PPG), Shayeann Day-Wilson (3.5 PPG)
Expected to return: Flau’jae Johnson (18.6 PPG), Mikaylah Williams (17.3 PPG), Kailyn Gilbert (9.1 PPG), Jada Richard (2.8 PPG), Izzy Besselman (0.3 PPG – 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Kate Koval (5.3 PPG at Notre Dame), MiLaysia Fulwiley (11.7 PPG at South Carolina), Amiya Joyner (15 PPG at East Carolina)
Incoming freshmen: Grace Knox (5-star), ZaKiyah Johnson (5-star), Divine Bourrage (5-star), Bella Hines (4-star), Meghan Yarnevich
6. Duke
Departed or expected to depart: Jenessa Cotton (1 PPG – 8 games), Louann Battiston (1.3 PPG), Vanessa de Jesus (3.1 PPG), Oluchi Okananwa (10.1 PPG), Reigan Richardson (8.8 PPG)
Expected to return: Taina Mair (6.7 PPG), Emma Koabel (1.5 PPG), Ashlon Jackson (12.4 PPG), Jadyn Donovan (5.1 PPG), Jordan Wood (4.1 PPG), Delaney Thomas (7.1 PPG), Riley Nelson (5.1 PPG in 2023-24 with Maryland), Toby Fournier (13.2 PPG)
Incoming transfers: N/A
Incoming freshmen: Emilee Skinner (5-star)
7. Tennessee
Departed or expected to depart: Favor Ayodele (1 PPG), Destinee Wells (1.3 PPG – 9 games), Avery Strickland (1.9 PPG), Jewel Spear (12.5 PPG), Samara Spencer (10.6 PPG), Tess Darby (6.4 PPG), Sara Puckett (4.6 PPG), Jillian Hollingshead (3.4 PPG)
Expected to return: Talaysia Cooper (16.6 PPG), Zee Spearman (11.7 PPG), Ruby Whitehorn (11.6 PPG), Kaniya Boyd (4 PPG), Alyssa Latham (3.9 PPG), Edie Darby (1.8 PPG), Kaiya Wynn (4.4 PPG – 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Nya Robertson (18.5 PPG at SMU), Janiah Barker (7.4 PPG at UCLA), Jersey Wolfenbarger (4.6 PPG at LSU)
Incoming freshmen: Mia Pauldo (5-star), Mya Pauldo (4-star), Jaida Civil (5-star), Deniya Prawl (5-star), Lauren Hurst (4-star)
8. Oklahoma
Departed or expected to depart: Landry Allen (1.8 PPG), Kiersten Johnson (2.2 PPG), Reyna Scott (4.8 PPG), Skylar Vann (9.9 PPG), Liz Scott (6.8 PPG), Lexy Keys (5.3 PPG), Nevaeh Tot (2.7 PPG), Aubrey Joens (2.2 PPG)
Expected to return: Sahara Williams (10.6 PPG), Raegan Beers (17.3 PPG), Zya Vann (6.9 PPG), Beatrice Culliton (1.9 PPG), Caya Smith (1.2 PPG), Payton Verhulst (14.9 PPG)
Incoming transfers: N/A
Incoming freshmen: Aaliyah Chavez (5-star), Keziah Lofton (4-star), Brooklyn Stewart (4-star)
9. North Carolina
Departed or expected to depart: Trayanna Crisp (5.6 PPG), Grace Townsend (4.2 PPG), Lexi Donarski (10.7 PPG), Alyssa Ustby (10.9 PPG), Maria Gakdeng (10.8 PPG)
Expected to return: Kayla McPherson (4.7 PPG in 2023-24), Indya Nivar (8.3 PPG), Reniya Kelly (9.6 PPG), Sydney Barker (1.7 PPG), Lanie Grant (7.3 PPG), Jordan Zubich (1.5 PPG), Laila Hull (2.6 PPG), Ciera Toomey (3.2 PPG), Blanca Thomas (2.4 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Elina Aarnisalo (5.1 PPG at UCLA), Nyla Harris (8.6 PPG at Louisville)
Incoming freshmen: Nyla Brooks (5-star), Taissa Queiroz (4-star), Taliyah Henderson (5-star)
10. Michigan
Departed or expected to depart: Yulia Grabovskaia (5.3 PPG), Jordan Hobbs (13.6 PPG PPG), Greta Kampschroeder (6.8 PPG)
Expected to return: Olivia Olson (16.3 PPG), Syla Swords (16 PPG), Mila Holloway (9.8 PPG), Brooke Daniels (4.4 PPG), Te’Yala Delfosse (3.4 PPG), Macy Brown (2 PPG), Alyssa Crockett (0.8 PPG), Aaiyanna Dunbar (0.8 PPG), Ally VanTimmeren (2.1 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Kendall Dudley (1.9 PPG at UCLA), Ashley Sofilkanich (19.7 PPG at Bucknell)
Incoming freshmen: McKenzie Mathurin (4-star), Jessica Fields (4-star), Ciara Byars (4-star)
11. NC State
Departed or expected to depart: Lizzy Williamson (1.6 PPG – 5 games), Laci Steele (1.7 PPG), Caitlin Weimar (18.7 PPG in 2023-24 at BU), Aziaha James (17.9 PPG), Madison Hayes (10.9 PPG), Saniya Rivers (11.9 PPG), Katie Peneueta (1.3 PPG in 2023-24)
Expected to return: Zoe Brooks (14.2 PPG), Maddie Cox (0.8 PPG), Mallory Collier (3.1 PPG), Zamareya Jones (7.1 PPG), Devyn Quigley (2.5 PPG), Tilda Trygger (6.6 PPG), Lorena Awou (3.2 PPG)
Incoming transfers: N/A
Incoming freshmen: Ky’She Lunan (4-star), Adelaide Jernigan (4-star)
12. Michigan State
Departed or expected to depart: Helen Holley (0.4 PPG), Mary Meng (1.2 PPG), Sinai Douglas (1.3 PPG), Julia Ayrault (9.8 PPG), Jocelyn Tate (7.8 PPG), Jaddan Simmons (6.4 PPG), Nyla Hampton (4.7 PPG)
Expected to return: Grace VanSlooten (15.5 PPG), Theryn Hallock (13.3 PPG), Ines Sotelo (5.8 PPG), Juliann Woodard (5.7 PPG), Emma Shumate (4.7 PPG), Kennedy Blair (3.4 PPG), Abbey Kimball (2.6 PPG), Isaline Alexander (8.7 PPG – 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Rashunda Jones (9.8 PPG at Purdue), Jalyn Brown (18 PPG at Arizona State), Marah Dykstra (12.4 PPG at Montana State)
Incoming freshmen: Jordan Ode (4-star), Anna Terrian, Amy Terrian (4-star)
13. Iowa State
Departed or expected to depart: Lily Hansford (1.1 PPG), Kelsey Joens (5 PPG), Emily Ryan (9.7 PPG)
Expected to return: Audi Crooks (23.4 PPG), Addy Brown (15.2 PPG), Kenzie Hare (8.3 PPG – 10 games), Sydney Harris (7.6 PPG), Arianna Jackson (5.3 PPG), Alisa Williams (3.3 PPG), Aili Tanke (2.3 PPG), Reagan Wilson (1.7 PPG), Lilly Taulelei (1.2 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Jada Williams (12.7 PPG at Arizona), Evangelina Paulk (12.8 PPG at Wofford)
Incoming freshmen: Reese Beaty, Freya Jensen
14. Vanderbilt
Departed or expected to depart: Iyana Moore (12.4 PPG), Jane Nwaba (4.5 PPG), Leilani Kapinus (4.2 PPG), Jordyn Oliver (4.1 PPG)
Expected to return: Mikayla Blakes (23.3 PPG), Khamil Pierre (20.4 PPG), Madison Greene (6.8 PPG), Justine Pissott (3.6 PPG), Aiyana Mitchell (3.6 PPG), Aga Makurat (3.4 PPG), Trinity Wilson (1.4 PPG), Jada Brown (1.3 PPG), Sacha Washington (12.1 PPG – 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Aalyah Del Rosario (2 PPG at LSU)
Incoming freshmen: Ava Black, Aubrey Galvan, Monique Williams
15. Washington
Departed or expected to depart: Dalayah Daniels (12.8 PPG), Tayra Eke (4.6 PPG), Brenna McDonald (1.8 PPG)
Expected to return: Elle Ladine (17 PPG), Sayvia Sellers (15.3 PPG), Hannah Stines (9.6 PPG), Chloe Briggs (3.6 PPG), Devin Coppinger (3.5 PPG), Teagan Brown (3 PPG), Shayla Gillmer (2.1 PPG), Olivia Anderson (1.4 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Yulia Grabovskaia (5.3 PPG at Michigan), Avery Howell (7.5 PPG at USC)
Incoming freshmen: Brynn McGaughy (5-star), Nina Cain (4-star), Sienna Harvey
16. Iowa
Departed or expected to depart: Aaliyah Guyton (4.7 PPG), Lucy Olsen (17.9 PPG), Addison O’Grady (9.3 PPG), Sydney Affolter (8.5 PPG), AJ Ediger (2 PPG)
Expected to return: Hannah Stuelke (12.7 PPG), Taylor McCabe (6.7 PPG), Ava Heiden (5 PPG), Teagan Mallegni (3.2 PPG), Taylor Stremlow (2.4 PPG), Kylie Feuerbach (6.7 PPG), Jada Gyamfi (1.7 PPG), Callie Levin (0.2 PPG), Kennise Johnson (0.5 PPG – 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Chit-Chat Wright (7.2 PPG at Georgia Tech)
Incoming freshmen: Journey Houston, Addison Deal (5-star), Layla Hays (4-star)
17. Minnesota
Departed or expected to depart: Annika Stewart (8.5 PPG), McKenna Johnson (2.9 PPG), Jordan Brooks (0.3 PPG), Alexsia Rose (1.8 PPG), Maggie Czinano (1.1 PPG)
Expected to return: Mara Braun (13.6 PPG), Grace Grocholski (13.1 PPG), Amaya Battle (12.8 PPG), Tori McKinney (10.6 PPG), Mallory Heyer (8.6 PPG), Taylor Woodson (8.1 PPG), Niamya Holloway (1.8 PPG), Kennedy Klick (0.8 PPG), Brynn Senden (0.2 PPG), Sophie Hart (8.9 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Brylee Glenn (6.3 PPG at Kansas State), Tracey Bershers (6.5 PPG)
Incoming freshmen: Makena Christian (4-star), Zoey Bershers
18. Kentucky
Departed or expected to depart: Tanah Becker (1.8 PPG), Saniah Tyler (2.3 PPG), Clara Silva (4 PPG), Georgia Amoore (19.6 PPG), Dazia Lawrence (12.9 PPG)
Expected to return: Clara Strack (15.4 PPG), Teonni Key (11.4 PPG), Amelia Hassett (8.6 PPG), Lexi Blue (1.6 PPG), Gabby Brooks (0.8 PPG), Dominika Paurova (5.5 PPG – 2023-24 with Oregon State), Jordan Obi (14.8 PPG – 2023-24 with Penn)
Incoming transfers: Tonie Morgan (13.7 PPG at Georgia Tech), Asia Boone (10.2 PPG at Liberty), Josie Gilvin (13.1 PPG at Western Kentucky)
Incoming freshmen: Kaelyn Carroll (5-star)
19. Louisville
Departed or expected to depart: Eseosa Imafidon (0.6 PPG), Izela Arenas (4.2 PPG), Nyla Harris (8.6 PPG), Jayda Curry (14.4 PPG), Ja’Leah Williams (6.7 PPG), Merissah Russell (4.4 PPG), Olivia Cochran (10.4 PPG)
Expected to return: Elif Istanbulluoglu (3 PPG), Imari Berry (4.9 PPG), Tajianna Roberts (12.8 PPG), Reagan Bender (1.4 PPG), Anaya Hardy (0.9 PPG), Mackenly Randolph (3.6 PPG), Isla Juffermans (2.3 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Skylar Jones (10.7 PPG at Arizona), Reyna Scott (4.8 PPG at Oklahoma), Laura Ziegler (17.5 PPG at Saint Joseph’s)
Incoming freshmen: Rebekah Graves, Peyton Bradley, Grace Mbugua (4-star), Yevheniia Putra
20. TCU
Departed or expected to depart: Daija Turner (0.1 PPG – 9 games), Knisha Godfrey (1.7 PPG), Hailey van Lith (17.9 PPG), Sedona Prince (17.2 PPG), Madison Conner (14.4 PPG), Agnes Emma-Nnopu (6.5 PPG), Deasia Merrill (3.9 PPG), Una Jovanovic (2 PPG), Natalie Mazurek (1.2 PPG)
Expected to return: Donovyn Hunter (5.9 PPG), Taylor Bigby (5.9 PPG), Aaliyah Roberson (4.7 PPG), Ella Hamlin (0.4 PPG), Natalie Mazurek (1.2 PPG), Maddie Scherr (12.5 PPG – 2023-24 at Kentucky)
Incoming transfers: Veronica Sheffey (11.2 PPG at San Diego State), Marta Suarez (12.9 PPG at Cal), Olivia Miles (15.4 PPG at Notre Dame), Kennedy Basham (5.7 PPG at Arizona State), Clara Silva (4 PPG at Kentucky), Taliyah Parker (5.4 PPG at Texas A&M)
Incoming freshmen: Clara Bielefield, Emily Hunter, Sarah Portlock
21. Ohio State
Departed or expected to depart: Faith Carson (0.6 PPG – 7 games in 2023-24), Cotie McMahon (16.5 PPG), Taylor Thierry (10.2 PPG), Ajae Petty (9.4 PPG), Madison Greene (4.1 PPG), Eboni Walker (2.3 PPG)
Expected to return: Jaloni Cambridge (15.4 PPG), Chance Gray (12 PPG), Ava Watson (5.3 PPG), Kennedy Cambridge (4.8 PPG), Elsa Lemmila (4.1 PPG), Kaia Henderson (0.8 PPG – 2023-24), Seini Henry (DNP), Ella Hobbs (DNP)
Incoming transfers: T’yana Todd (13.7 PPG at Boston College), Kylee Kitts (DNP at Florida)
Incoming freshmen: Daria Biriuk (4-star), Bryn Martin (4-star)
22. Ole Miss
Departed or expected to depart: Jite Gbemuotor (0 PPG – 7 games), Fatumata Djalo (0.4 PPG), Heloisa Carrera (1.7 PPG), Mariyah Noel (2.2 PPG), Ayanna Thompson (2.3 PPG), Rhema Collins (2.9 PPG), Kharyssa Richardson (3.7 PPG), Madison Scott (11.1 PPG), Kennedy Todd-Williams (11.4 PPG), Starr Jacobs (10.9 PPG), KK Deans (9.3 PPG), Tameiya Sadler (6.7 PPG)
Expected to return: Sira Thienou (10.5 PPG), Christeen Iwuala (6.8 PPG), J’Adore Young (2.3 PPG – 2023-24)
Incoming transfers: Tianna Thompson (4 PPG at Georgia Tech), Latasha Lattimore (14.3 PPG at Virginia), Cotie McMahon (16.5 PPG at Ohio State), Kaitlin Peterson (21.4 PPG at UCF), Denim DeShields (5.7 PPG at Mississippi State), Debreasha Powe (8.4 PPG at Mississippi State), Jayla Murray (12.4 PPG at Wichita State), Desrae Kyles (3.3 PPG – 2023-24 at Central Michigan)
Incoming freshmen: Lauren Jacobs (4-star)
23. Kansas State
Departed or expected to depart: Finley Ohnstad (DNP), Imani Lester (2.4 PPG), Eliza Maupin (3.9 PPG), Gisela Sanchez (4.2 PPG), Brylee Glenn (6.3 PPG – 2023-24), Zyanna Walker (8.2 PPG), Ayoka Lee (15.4 PPG), Serena Sundell (14.1 PPG), Temira Poindexter (12.5 PPG), Jaelyn Glenn (9.7 PPG), Kennedy Taylor (7.1 PPG)
Expected to return: Taryn Sides (9.2 PPG), Mikayla Parks (0.8 PPG – 2022-23), Alexis Hess (DNP)
Incoming transfers: Izela Arenas (4.2 PPG at Louisville), Tess Heal (8 PPG at Stanford), Ramiya White (1.4 PPG at Virginia Tech), Jenessa Cotton (1 PPG – 8 games at Duke)
Incoming freshmen: Jordan Speiser (5-star), Aniya Foy (4-star), Gina Garcia Safont, Brandie Harrod (4-star)
24. Maryland
Departed or expected to depart: Emily Fisher (1.7 PPG), Allie Kubek (9.1 PPG), Shyanne Sellers (12.9 PPG), Sarah Te-Biasu (10.6 PPG), Christina Dalce (8.3 PPG), Amari DeBerry (2.5 PPG)
Expected to return: Kaylene Smikle (17.9 PPG), Mir McLean (4.1 PPG), Saylor Poffenbarger (9.1 PPG), Bri McDaniel (10.6 PPG), Ava McKennie (1.3 PPG), Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu (DNP)
Incoming transfers: Oluchi Okananwa (10.1 PPG at Duke), Yarden Garzon (14.4 PPG at Indiana)
Incoming freshmen: Addi Mack, Kyndal Walker (4-star), Rainey Welson (4-star), Breanna Williams (4-star), Lea Bartelme
25. Notre Dame
Departed or expected to depart: Kate Koval (5.3 PPG), Emma Risch (5.7 PPG), Kylee Watson (6.2 PPG – 2023-24), Olivia Miles (15.4 PPG), Sarah Cernugel (0.8 PPG), Sonia Citron (14.1 PPG), Liatu King (11.5 PPG), Maddy Westbeld (7.6 PPG), Liza Karlen (5.3 PPG)
Expected to return: Hannah Hidalgo (23.8 PPG), KK Bransford (6.8 PPG – 2023-24), Cassandre Prosper (5.8 PPG)
Incoming transfers: Vanessa de Jesus (3.1 PPG at Duke), Malaya Cowles (8.8 PPG at Wake Forest), Gisela Sanchez (4.2 PPG at Kansas State), Kelly Ratigan (6 PPG – 3 games at Loyola (MD)
Incoming freshmen: Leah Macy (5-star)
Honorable Mentions
Nebraska, Illinois, Richmond, Mississippi State, Baylor, USC, Oklahoma State
