Women's college basketball transfer portal rankings: The 20 best players set to change teams
Why it matters: The 15-day transfer window will significantly reshape women's college basketball rosters by April 20.
- The NCAA implemented major changes to the transfer portal process, opening it for only 15 days (April 6-20) immediately after the national championship game, unlike previous seasons when it was open during the NCAA Tournament.
- Audi Crooks, a 6-foot-3 center from Iowa State and an AP Second Team All-American, is considered the top player in the portal after averaging 25.8 points and 7.7 rebounds, despite her team's disappointing season.
- Liv McGill, Florida's highest-ranked recruit and an All-SEC First Team guard, entered the portal after averaging 22.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, following Florida's failure to make the NCAA Tournament and a coaching change.
- Talaysia Cooper, Tennessee's leading scorer and an All-SEC Second Team guard, is in high demand after putting up 16 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, amidst an exodus from Tennessee following their late-season collapse.
The women's college basketball transfer portal has opened for a condensed 15-day window (April 6-20) following UCLA's 2026 national championship win, ushering in a period of significant roster changes. Top players like Audi Crooks (Iowa State), Liv McGill (Florida), and Talaysia Cooper (Tennessee) are already seeking new teams, highlighting a trend of star athletes departing programs that underperformed despite their individual successes.
