Top 25 Transfer Portal Players Find New Teams After Kiyomi McMiller Commits to Florida

All 25 of the top-ranked players in the women’s college basketball transfer portal have now secured new programs for the 2026-27 season, closing a frenetic period of roster movement that reshaped the landscape of the sport. The milestone was reached Monday when former Penn State guard Kiyomi McMiller announced her commitment to Florida, capping a two-week window that saw elite talent disperse across the country.

The portal’s most coveted player, Audi Crooks, finalized her decision Sunday night, choosing Oklahoma State over a host of high-major suitors. The 6-foot-3 junior center, who averaged 25.8 points per game last season at Iowa State, instantly becomes the centerpiece of the Cowboys’ roster as they look to build on a 2025-26 campaign that ended in the NCAA Tournament’s second round. Crooks’ arrival in Stillwater follows her former teammate Addy Brown’s move to defending national champion UCLA, where the Bruins aim to replace key contributors lost to graduation and the portal.

Top Talent Finds New Homes

The exodus of talent from Iowa State extended beyond Crooks, and Brown. Guard Jada Williams, a dynamic scorer and playmaker, committed to LSU, reuniting with head coach Kim Mulkey. Williams’ addition bolsters a Tigers squad that reached the Elite Eight in 2026 and is poised to contend for a national title with a roster already stocked with portal reinforcements from previous cycles.

Virginia’s Kymora Johnson, whose leadership propelled the Cavaliers to their first Sweet Sixteen appearance in 26 years, was another high-profile name in the portal. Johnson, who led the ACC in assists (6.1 per game) and ranked second in scoring (19.5 points per game) during the 2025-26 season, initially drew interest from South Carolina and other national powers. However, the hiring of Aaron Roussell as Virginia’s new head coach—replacing the fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton—proved decisive. Roussell’s ties to the mid-Atlantic region and his success at Richmond helped persuade Johnson to withdraw from the portal and return to Charlottesville, where she grew up.

Other notable commitments from the top 25 include:

• Kiyomi McMiller (Penn State → Florida)
• Liv McGill (North Carolina → Stanford)
• Aaliyah Crump (Texas → Maryland)
• Jordan Lee (Princeton → Marquette)

Programs Navigate Massive Roster Turnover

The transfer portal’s impact extended beyond individual star power, with several programs experiencing near-total roster overhauls. Tennessee, under first-year head coach Kim Caldwell, saw every player from its 2025-26 roster either graduate or enter the portal. The Lady Volunteers, who finished 18-14 last season, will rely heavily on portal acquisitions and incoming freshmen to rebuild a competitive rotation in the SEC.

Texas, a back-to-back Final Four participant in 2024 and 2025, also faced unexpected departures. While the Longhorns retained some core pieces, the loss of multiple contributors—including Aaliyah Crump, who transferred to Maryland—forced head coach Vic Schaefer to pivot toward portal additions to maintain the program’s elite status. The portal’s unpredictability was further underscored by players like Kymora Johnson, who initially entered the portal but ultimately opted to stay at their original schools after coaching changes or other developments.

What’s Next for the Portal?

With the two-week transfer window set to close Monday, the focus now shifts to how these new-look rosters will gel ahead of the 2026-27 season. Oklahoma State, UCLA, and LSU are among the programs that bolstered their championship aspirations with portal additions, while traditional powers like South Carolina, Iowa, and UConn will look to integrate new talent with returning stars.

The portal’s influence on women’s college basketball continues to grow, with this cycle reinforcing its role as a primary mechanism for roster construction. While some critics argue the portal disrupts team chemistry, proponents point to its ability to provide players with opportunities for immediate impact and exposure. For now, the dust has settled on the top 25, but the ripple effects of their decisions will shape the sport’s hierarchy for years to come.

Note: All commitments and player movements referenced are based on announcements reported by CBS Sports on April 27, 2026.