With most transfers having landed at their destinations, it’s time to relook at the way-too-early top-25 ranking from the end of the season. A few weeks remain for players to go into the portal, which has seen 1,500 entrants.
The rich got richer in many cases (hello, UConn and South Carolina), but a few teams enjoyed successful transfer hauls that ushered them into the top 25 (welcome, Maryland).
Let’s get to it:
Dropped out: Vanderbilt, Ohio State, Mississippi State, Illinois
UConn and South Carolina remain at top
The Huskies added Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams, perhaps the most sought-after transfer because of her unique skills and size. Her inside abilities would have allowed her to fit into most teams pretty seamlessly. Joining the reigning champs? Not bad. She’ll solidify the interior, where the Huskies struggled with Jana El Alfy’s and Ice Brady’s foul troubles, while freeing up Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong’s playmaking.
South Carolina’s additions of Ta’Niya Latson and Madina Okot impressed and intrigued. The Gamecocks, who largely take a committee approach, adding the nation’s leading scorer was no small feat. Latson attempted 20 shots a game last season, nearly twice as many as the Gamecocks’ leader in field goal attempts. She will be playing in a…
