The Women's College Basketball Portal Just Opened and the Chaos Is Already Wild
The women's college basketball season ended when UCLA beat South Carolina for the national championship, but the real fireworks? Those just started. The transfer portal opened on April 6 and runs through April 20, and we're already seeing some of the biggest names in the sport looking for new homes. This is going to reshape rosters across the country before the 15-day filing window closes.
Iowa State Got Hit Hard, But Tennessee? That's Different
Iowa State is in full panic mode right now. The day after the national championship game, the Cyclones watched Audi Crooks, the nation's second-leading scorer, enter the portal. And she didn't go alone. Eight other players from Iowa State jumped in the portal during the first 12 hours it opened, including co-stars Jada Williams and Addy Brown. That's a bloodbath.
🎲 Want to Make Tonight's Game More Interesting?
Kalshi lets you trade on real sports outcomes — not just spreads. It's the only federally regulated prediction market in the US, and it's available right here in Washington state.
New users get a FREE $10 just for signing up — no deposit required to claim it.
👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiBut Iowa State's situation doesn't even compare to what happened at Tennessee. Coach Kim Caldwell watched her entire 2025-26 roster either graduate or enter the transfer portal. Every. Single. Player. That's not roster turnover, that's a complete reset.
Texas Is in Trouble Too
Here's the surprise nobody saw coming: Texas is also getting decimated in the portal. Remember, this program just made two straight Final Four appearances. That kind of success usually keeps players locked in. Not this year. Several key players are heading out the door, and it's forcing the Longhorns to rebuild faster than anyone expected.
So Who's Actually Available?
The portal is stacked with talent. Audi Crooks is headlining the list of uncommitted players, but she's not alone. Liv McGill, Talaysia Cooper, Addy Brown, and Kymora Johnson are all among the top available options. Even 11 freshmen who were top 25 recruits coming into the season are looking for new homes. Some didn't play much due to injury, inexperience, or roster congestion, but these kids are talented.
The filing deadline is April 20, but teams can still recruit and players can still visit schools after the window closes. The next two weeks are going to be absolutely insane for women's college basketball. Keep your eyes on where these stars end up.
🐦 What fans are saying on X
See the latest reactions and highlights from Seattle fans about Audi Crooks.
View X conversation →This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.