The women's college basketball transfer portal is open until April 21, with many players already committing to new teams. Notable transfers include Achol Akot to North Carolina and Talaysia Cooper to Ole Miss, but several top players remain uncommitted.
The transfer portal in womenâs college basketball has been open for a full week now and will remain open through April 21. After that date, no more players can enter the portal, but players already in can still commit to their new schools.
Thousands of players have declared their intentions to transfer and many have already found their new homes for next season.
Among the early winners of the portal, North Carolina and TCU have revamped their rosters. The Tar Heels have gotten commitments from Oklahoma State forward Achol Akot, Syracuse wing Sophie Burrows and Stanford guard Chloe Clardy. Meanwhile, the Horned Frogs have landed North Carolina guard Lanie Grant, Stanford forward Lara Somfai, Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten and LSU guard Bella Hines.
Other noteworthy moves so far include Talaysia Cooper leaving Tennessee for Ole Miss, former Iowa State guard Jada Williams signing with LSU, and Iowa securing Georgia guard Dani Carnegie.
But there are many talented players still uncommitted in the portal.
Hereâs a list of the best 10 players available. Click here for our full transfer portal player rankings, featuring more than 90 players.
The UCLA Bruins celebrate on the podium after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe speaks to UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) on the podium after the win against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins players celebrate after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins players celebrate after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins players celebrate after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) and center Lauren Betts (51) reacts in the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) embraces head coach Cori Close in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) reacts as she heads to the bench in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) celebrates in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) celebrates in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
The UCLA Bruins celebrate after the National Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close congratulates center Lauren Betts (51) as she heads to the bench in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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The UCLA Bruins celebrate on the podium after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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The UCLA Bruins celebrate on the podium after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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ESPN reporter Holly Rowe speaks to UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) on the podium after the win against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins players celebrate after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins players celebrate after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins players celebrate after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) and center Lauren Betts (51) reacts in the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) embraces head coach Cori Close in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) reacts as she heads to the bench in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) celebrates in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) celebrates in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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The UCLA Bruins celebrate after the National Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close congratulates center Lauren Betts (51) as she heads to the bench in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
A two-time All-American and three-time All-Big 12 selection, Crooks is easily the most talented scorer in the portal so far. She led the nation in scoring this season with 25.8 points per game and also averaged 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Despite her individual accomplishments, Crooks never played in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament with Iowa State.
The bus driver for Virginiaâs historic run to the Sweet 16 this season, Johnson is a three-time All-ACC selection and one of the best point guards available in the portal. She averaged 19.5 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game this year and stood alongside Hannah Hidalgo, Olivia Miles and Liv McGill as the only players to average at least 19 points, five assists and four rebounds per game this season. Johnson, a 5-foot-7 junior from Charlottesville, Virginia, announced her intention to enter the portal after the Cavaliers fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton. Johnson also ranked sixth nationally in 3-pointers made per game this season with 3.1.
A 5-foot-9 guard from Minnesota, McGill averaged 22.5 points per game this past season for the Gators, which ranked 11th nationally, sixth in the Power 4 and second in the SEC. McGill also 6.3 assists per game, which ranked ninth nationally. She was also good for 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game and shot 43.1% from the floor.
Lee was named to the All-Region team in Fort Worth 3 in this yearâs NCAA Tournament for her performances in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, where she piled up 22 points, six assists, three rebounds and four steals while also providing strong defense. A sophomore, Lee averaged 13.2 points, 2.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42% from the floor, 34% from 3-point land and 75% from the free throw line.
The sophomore guard was promoted to a starting role this season at N.C. State. A volume shooter, she showed the ability to score in bunches for the Wolfpack against marquee opponents, dropping 30 points in a first-round NCAA Tournament win over Tennessee and scoring 26 points in a road overtime loss at Oklahoma.
A Jordan Brand and McDonaldâs All-American as a high school prospect, McMiller will play for her third school in as many seasons after spending her sophomore campaign with the Nittany Lions. She was 12th nationally in scoring this year with 21.6 points per game. The 5-foot-8 guard began her career at Rutgers.
A two-time All-Big East selection, Forbes averaged 15.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 blocks per game this season at Marquette. The 6-foot-3 junior was also voted to the Big Eastâs All-Defense team. Two seasons ago, she led the Big East in free throw shooting percentage with a 90.9% clip.
An All-SEC Tournament selection this season, Carlton has been a key player off the bench for the Longhorns for the past two seasons as they've gone to back-to-back Final Fours. She started 28 of 38 games this season and averaged 8.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 19.3 minutes per game.
A two-time All-Ivy selection, St. Rose has one year of eligibility remaining after averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in her final season at Princeton.
The junior guard from New York missed most of this season with an injury, but is a two-time All-Big Ten selection and averages 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for her career. Smikle also shoots 34.9% from 3-point land and 80% from the free throw line for her career.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Women's college basketball transfer portal top players still available
Players can enter the women's basketball transfer portal until April 21.
North Carolina has secured commitments from Achol Akot, Sophie Burrows, and Chloe Clardy.
Talaysia Cooper transferred from Tennessee to Ole Miss, and Jada Williams moved from Iowa State to LSU.
North Carolina and TCU have made significant roster changes by acquiring multiple players from the transfer portal.
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