The women’s college basketball transfer portal officially closed this week, capping off a frenzied stretch of roster reshuffling, surprise commitments and program-altering moves. Now that the dust has settled, the impact is starting to come into focus — some teams emerged as clear winners, while others failed to capitalize.
To make sense of the shakeup, the 247Sports Women’s Basketball team assembled for a roundtable to break down the portal’s biggest success stories, most disappointing hauls and one under-the-radar program that could be primed for a dramatic turnaround.
Winner: Ole Miss Rebels
Unlike past years, the SEC appears to be wide open as we head into the offseason. Despite making it to the National Championship game, South Carolina hasn’t been the dominant force that fans are used to seeing. Teams like Texas and LSU have glaring flaws that leave the door open for burgeoning programs.
It feels like coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and the Ole Miss Rebels’ braintrust sensed an opportunity this…
