Here is who decimated UCLA could target in the transfer portal
Key Points:
- UCLA women's basketball faces a significant roster overhaul after winning its first NCAA national title, with six seniors and graduate students departing, prompting coach Cori Close to actively pursue transfers to fill key positions.
- The transfer portal opened shortly after UCLA's championship win, quickly filling with over 1,000 players, including high-profile names like Audi Crooks from Iowa State, a two-time All-American and elite scorer who could help replace departing talent.
- Other notable transfers potentially fitting UCLA’s needs include Stanford’s Lara Somfai, California’s Aliyahna Morris, Virginia’s Kymora Johnson, Tennessee’s Talaysia Cooper, and Penn State’s Kiyomi McMiller, each bringing distinct skills and experience.
- UCLA plans to be proactive in the transfer market, aiming to sign around five transfers to maintain competitiveness and mount a strong national championship defense despite losing key starters.
- Several other players from various programs, such as Addie Deal (Iowa) and Filipa Barros (California Baptist), also represent potential additions, highlighting the depth of talent available in the current transfer portal cycle.