Most of the top players who entered the women’s basketball transfer portal have made their decisions, so it’s time to turn our attention to how those moves will impact the 2025-26 outlook for teams.
More than 1,300 Division I players entered the portal this season, including more than 250 from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC. But some of those changes were more impactful than others, both for the teams they joined and the teams they left.
Here’s an early look at the winners and losers from the 2025 transfer portal season:
Winners
Ole Miss
Added
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
|
Cotie McMahon |
Ohio State |
|
Debreasha Powe |
Mississippi State |
|
Latasha Lattimore |
Virginia |
|
Denim DeShields |
Mississippi State |
|
Jayla Murray |
Wichita State |
|
Kaitlin Peterson |
UCF |
A self-described “portalista,” Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin did it again — maybe better than ever. After graduating four of their top five scorers and rebounders, the Rebels unsurprisingly turned to the portal to reload … and McPhee-McCuin did it quite well.
The only player returning with significant 2024-25 starting experience is guard Sira Thienou, so bolstering the inside was crucial. The Rebels landed Ohio State transfer Cotie McMahon, who was the first big surprise of this year’s portal season. Though several top power…
