With the transfer portal closed and so many players already decided on their next destinations, which teams emerged from the most chaotic part of the offseason in the best shape?
Some coaches completely remade their programs with transfers. Others supplemented and targeted needs. Both approaches found their way onto this list of the top 10 winners of the transfer portal.
The biggest names who entered the portal and have picked their next schools — Ta’Niya Latson, Olivia Miles, Cotie McMahon, MiLaysia Fulwiley — had considerable influence on the rankings and where those teams landed.
Winning the transfer portal doesn’t necessarily translate into winning championships, but more than half of this year’s Sweet 16 consisted of teams that relied heavily on the play of transfers.
Which teams might find that success in 2026?
Janiah Barker, UCLA, F
Nya Robertson, SMU, G
Jersey Wolfenbarger, LSU, F
The Lady Vols added three high-end rotational players to a roster that was already set to have most of its core back. The depth and versatility Kim Caldwell has at her disposal will be even greater in 2026. Barker began her career in the SEC with two years at…
