Top Women’s Basketball Transfers: Addy Brown to UCLA, Audi Crooks to Oklahoma State

Women’s college basketball just keeps changing, and the transfer portal is right at the center of it all. For 2026, player movement is already stirring things up across the NCAA.

Let’s look at what’s happening in the transfer portal—who’s going where, which teams are getting stronger (or weaker), and what fans might see when the season tips off.

Top Transfers Shaping the 2026 Season

The portal’s been wild lately, and the top 25 players have all landed somewhere new. Former Penn State guard Kiyomi McMiller is headed to Florida, which should really shake up their backcourt.

Just a few days earlier, NCAA Tournament champs UCLA added former Iowa State forward Addy Brown to their squad. That’s a big pickup for a team that already looked tough.

High-Profile Transfers in the Big 12

The Big 12 has seen some major moves this year. The No. 1 player in the portal, Audi Crooks, chose Oklahoma State, leaving Iowa State for the Cowgirls.

Crooks brings serious talent and should make an immediate impact. Meanwhile, her old teammate Jada Williams decided on LSU, joining Kim Mulkey’s team.

Iowa State’s roster has changed a ton, and the transfer portal has played a huge part in that.

Tennessee and Texas Face Major Roster Overhauls

Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell is dealing with a complete roster reset. Every player from last season is either gone or in the portal.

Texas, after back-to-back Final Four runs, is also seeing some unexpected departures. It’s hard to say exactly how these teams will look, but it’s clear they’ll have to rethink their game plans.

Players Deciding to Stay Put

Not everyone’s leaving. Kymora Johnson of Virginia stands out here.

She led her team to the Sweet 16 as a No. 10 seed, then entered the portal after coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton was fired. But when Richmond’s Aaron Roussell took over in Charlottesville—her hometown—Johnson decided to stay put.

Impact Players Finding New Homes

Other top players are on the move, too. Liv McGill, ranked No. 2 in the portal, left Florida for Oklahoma State.

McGill can score and create plays, averaging 22.5 points and 6.3 assists last year. She’s especially sharp in pick-and-roll, which fits right in with the Cowgirls’ style.

Other Noteworthy Transfers

The portal’s been busy with plenty of other big names:

• Talaysia Cooper from Tennessee to Ole Miss
• Dani Carnegie from Georgia to Iowa
• Jordan Lee from Texas to South Carolina
• Zamareya Jones from NC State to Louisville
• Aaliyah Crump from Texas to Duke

Freshmen Making Moves

Some freshmen are on the move, too. Former Tennessee guard Deniya Prawl picked Louisville, and former LSU guard Bella Hines is joining TCU.

Coach Mark Campbell at TCU has been busy—Hines is the fifth portal addition for the Horned Frogs, joining Lara Somfai from Stanford, Lanie Grant from North Carolina, Avery Hjelmstad from Utah, and Jadyn Wooten from Oklahoma State.

Reunions and New Beginnings

One of the more feel-good stories? Elina Aarnisalo is heading back to UCLA after a season at North Carolina.

She started her career with the Bruins, so this reunion could give UCLA a nice mix of experience and comfort.

Freshman Transfers to Watch

The portal isn’t just about veterans. There are ten other freshmen who were top 25 recruits last year, according to 247Sports, and now they’re looking for bigger roles elsewhere.