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Mizzou WBB adds PG Neveah Caffey in transfer portal
TL;DR
Mizzou women's basketball has added point guard Neveah Caffey from Indiana via the transfer portal. The 5-foot-10 player averaged 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists during her freshman year with the Hoosiers.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 4: Nevaeh Caffey #2 of the Indiana Hoosiers dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first round of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 4, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Kellie Harper continues to look to the Big Ten in this year’s transfer portal, making her second addition from the conference in Indiana’s Neveah Caffey. The 5-foot-10 point guard is originally from Warrenton, Missouri, entering the portal after spending her freshman year with the Hoosiers.
Caffey averaged 8.5 points as a true freshman on shooting splits of 42/42/81 as an extremely talented three-level scorer. In addition to her scoring, Caffey added 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists while starting all 32 games. Her best game as a scorer came late in the season against Penn State, pouring in 18 points on 6-12 shooting from the field and 5-6 from the free throw line. She also dished out five assists against the Nittany Lions to tie her career-high. She was one of only two Indiana players to start every game this past season, finishing the year as the fifth leading scorer on a team that just narrowly missed the postseason.
The point guard played her high school ball at Incarnate Word Academy, which has emerged as a true powerhouse in Missouri after winning state titles in the last nine seasons (barring the COVID year which they didn’t have a state final). Saniah Tyler, who transferred to Mizzou from Kentucky last season, also played at Incarnate Word.
Caffey was a four-star prospect, ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 70 player in the nation and the No. 2 player in the state of Missouri in the Class of 2025. While playing in Missouri, it seemed that Caffey didn’t receive any serious interest from Mizzou under Robin Pingeton. But under coach Harper, things have changed.
The Tigers are now down t0 three open roster spots next season. Caffey will likely step into the starting point guard role, either moving Averi Kroenke to an off-guard position as a starter or taking a smaller role off the bench coming off her ACL tear. Her power five experience will pay off immediately, bringing a scoring punch to the point guard position that Mizzou has yet to see in recent seasons. While Caffey’s addition means a whopping nine of the 12 players on the roster are listed as underclassmen, the talent that Harper has brought Columbia has been undeniable.
Q&A
What were Neveah Caffey's stats during her freshman year at Indiana?
Neveah Caffey averaged 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while starting all 32 games in her freshman year.
Where is Neveah Caffey from and what high school did she attend?
Neveah Caffey is from Warrenton, Missouri, and attended Incarnate Word Academy, a school known for its successful basketball program.
How did Neveah Caffey perform in her best game at Indiana?
In her best game against Penn State, Caffey scored 18 points, shooting 6-12 from the field and 5-6 from the free throw line, while also recording five assists.
