WBB Transfer Portal Targets 2025-2026 (Updated 5/18/25)
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Just added another to this list.
| Saige Stahl | 6'1" | F | So | Indiana State |
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Decent non-conf P4/5 GmSr #s. Looks like her mins got cut after non-conf games and her scores went down after that. Her GmSrs were going higher in non-conf just before mins were cut. It didn't make sense. Could possibility give a pass on this one as the whole team exited into the portal this year. Maybe coach lost control of team on how he managed it after non-conf games?
Cons: Not big on 3's @ 28.5% (2 for 7). Ast/TO is not good but many forwards get hit in this area.
Pros: She had good GmSr's against P4/5 teams. She has a good Player Efficiency Rating (21.0) and very high Scoring Efficiency rating (want 1.200 or higher and she has 1.461).
My gut says she'd be a good "last resort" insurance policy backup and probably not cost an arm and a leg in the process if we can't get anyone else.
Yes, it's not us. Cross her off the list. We're not in the running for her the way it sounds in this article.
NC State WBB VIP Note: Wolfpack set to host major portal target this week
"According to sources, Kubek has already taken official visits to both Georgia Tech and Florida State, with the Wolfpack expected to get the final official visit before she makes a decision. NC State is not expected to host any other official visitors before the recruiting shutdown begins on May 5."
NC State WBB VIP Note: Wolfpack set to host major portal target this week
Wes Moore and the NC State basketball team are set to host another key visitor on campus for an official visit in Raleigh this week.
247sports.com
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The likelihood we take on Texas and OK for bag money won't fare in our favor. Now if she's into the fans like Chit-Chat then we have a shot.
Haven't heard much after April 30th on where this is headed.
Insider claims Jan Jensen's Iowa, Vic Schaefer's Texas among potential destinations for UCF transfer Emely Rodriguez
www.sportskeeda.com
Seems it started out with only 3...
Then later that day it was 7...
The likelihood we take on Texas and OK for bag money won't fare in our favor. Now if she's into the fans like Chit-Chat then we have a shot.
Haven't heard much after April 30th on where this is headed.
Insider claims Jan Jensen's Iowa, Vic Schaefer's Texas among potential destinations for UCF transfer Emely Rodriguez
Insider claims Jan Jensen's Iowa, Vic Schaefer's Texas among potential destinations for UCF transfer Emely Rodriguez
UCF Knights guard Emely Rodriguez entered the transfer portal on Apr. 22, attracting interest from high-profile programs.
www.sportskeeda.com
Seems it started out with only 3...
Then later that day it was 7...
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Did she play all four seasons with Syracuse? It has been reported that the ncaa has discussed the notion of granting a fifth season of eligibility to players that stay at one school for their entire college career (and assuming that they can get accepted into a graduate program).
NCAA considering fifth year of eligibility for all sports
The NCAA is considering significant changes to college athletics’ amateurism rules, among which include eliminating the national letter of intent and allowing a
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Yes. All four years at Syracuse.🧐
Did she play all four seasons with Syracuse? It has been reported that the ncaa has discussed the notion of granting a fifth season of eligibility to players that stay at one school for their entire college career (and assuming that they can get accepted into a graduate program).
NCAA considering fifth year of eligibility for all sports
The NCAA is considering significant changes to college athletics’ amateurism rules, among which include eliminating the national letter of intent and allowing awww.si.com
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The likelihood we take on Texas and OK for bag money won't fare in our favor. Now if she's into the fans like Chit-Chat then we have a shot.
Haven't heard much after April 30th on where this is headed.
Insider claims Jan Jensen's Iowa, Vic Schaefer's Texas among potential destinations for UCF transfer Emely Rodriguez
Insider claims Jan Jensen's Iowa, Vic Schaefer's Texas among potential destinations for UCF transfer Emely Rodriguez
UCF Knights guard Emely Rodriguez entered the transfer portal on Apr. 22, attracting interest from high-profile programs.
Seems it started out with only 3...
Then later that day it was 7...
Interesting recruiting battle with IU. Moren has revamped her squad (jettisoning Meister and Bargesser) and coaching staff to try to get more athletic. Wonder if Rodriquez is down to IU and Iowa.
Would think there would be more chatter about this news. At the very least it confirms that Emely Rodriguez is one of the players Jensen was talking about last week. Not sure what Indiana's roster looks like right now, but curious about what they can offer compared to Iowa. Maybe that holds sway either way, maybe it's not a big consideration.
Indiana is a re-build. Only 1 returning player from top 8. Seems like IU can offer starter minutes, even with their recruits and other portal pickups.
Looks like a hard worker from this clip
I'm only going to look at this as if she is down to two teams right now because of the visits set so far.
You are also correct on the starter mins.
Indiana & Iowa both ended in 8th place in conference standings last year. From looking at Indiana's current roster and incoming players they most likely will take a step back or at best stay even. Iowa should take a step or more forward. Expect both teams to do that regardless if Emely lands at either one if the roster stay as they are now.
Indiana has lost too much firepower and the replacements just don't match up to make up for it. Think we stay closer to our lost firepower than Indiana does.
From what I can tell Shay Ciezki and Jerni Kiaku would most likely be their best players and they both rate just below Chit-Chat. That's why I say they lost too much firepower and haven't recovered enough of it to make a step forward.
Meaning Emely has a great chance to start for them.
However on our side, I'm taking it from recent interviews with Jan that our starters will most likely be:
1 & 2 Chit-Chat & Deal
3) Kylie
4) Hannah
5 Heiden
Believe there's very little chance for Emely to start right now. The only way is to super earn it by overtaking Chit-Chat and then the spots will change a little, imho. Emely probably thinks she has a great shot at being 6th woman at her worst case scenerio over McCabe, Stremlow and Teagan.
That being said, if Emely is still considering Indiana and us it tells me she is looking for fit, culture and maybe fans just as much as NIL/Rev Share and playing time. She's not making a quick decision based on $ alone or playing time alone. It's still a week away before she makes a visit. She's looking for a total package deal in my mind.
Would think cohesion of players playing more time together helps us here over Indiana piecing it together at the last minute. Plus, if she's also looking for playing in a deep conference tournament run as well, then Iowa is the only one that could possibly make it out of these two teams. Moren would have to get extremely lucky at this point to pick up enough talent to do that.
Here's my hodge-podge of Indiana's current roster and losses.
Players renaming from last year's roster:
| Player | Class | Pos | Height | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Ciezki | JR | G | 5-7 | 11.8 Pts, 2.1 Reb, 2.8 Ast |
| Valentyna Kadlecova | FR | G | 6-0 | 1.5 Pts, 0.4 Reb, 0.1 Ast |
| Faith Wiseman | FR | F | 6-4 | 0.3 Pts, 0.8 Reb, 0.1 Ast |
| Lenée Beaumont | SO | G | 6-1 | |
| Sydney Fenn | FR | F | 6-3 |
Indiana's Portal INS:
Alabama's Chloe Spreen, 5-10, G, Fr. (1.2 ppg) → Indiana
UCLA's Zania Socka Nguemen, 6-3, F, Fr. (1.5 ppg) → Indiana (rates near the very bottom of my portal database)
Virginia's Edessa Noyan, 6-3, F, Soph. (5.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg) → Indiana
Arkansas's Phoenix Stotjin, 5-9, G, Fr. (7.2 ppg) → Indiana
Duquesne's Jerni Kiaku, 5-7, G, Jr. (13.2 ppg) → Indiana (rates near the middle of my portal database below Chit-Chat)
Indiana's JUCO INS:
Northwest Florida State's Jade Ondineme, 6-3, F, Fr. (6.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg) → Indiana (can't rate her from JUCO stats)
New '25 Commits:
Maya Makalusky 6-3, W (#35 ESPN & #60 247Sports)
Navaeh Caffey 5-10, G (#42 ESPN & #70 247Sports)
Indiana's OUTS:
Sharnecce Currie-Jelks, 6-2, F, Jr. (0.3 ppg – 6 games) → Murray State
Henna Sandvik, 6-0, G, Jr, (1.7 ppg) → Wyoming
Julianna Lamendola, 6-1, G, So. (2.3 ppg) → Grand Canyon
Lexus Bargesser, 5-9, G, Jr. (3.4 ppg) → Colorado State
Lilly Meister, 6-3, F, Jr. (6.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg) → Kansas
Chloe Moore-McNeil, 5-11, G, Sr. (9.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.5 apg) → Graduated
Karoline Striplin, 6-3, F, Sr. (10.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.2 apg) → Graduated
Sydney Parrish, 6-2, G, Sr. (11.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.9 apg) → Graduated
Yarden Garzon, 6-3, G, Jr. (14.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.2 apg, 41% 3-pt) → Maryland
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Portal Update: I'll take another go at this.
We have definitely gone into another phase of the transfer portal.
5 of the last 6 days are way down on the # coming off the board daily. Only Monday was still close to the avg.
This tells me most of the biggest names (Tier 1 and 2 players) are off the board now.
Now have my database devaluing mid-major players and I feel comfortable with the results.
My database results are based on paper stats alone. Impossible to eyeball highlights and playing time of every player.
I'd ~ call in my portal database:
Tier 1 Starters ~rated #40 or lower.
Tier 2 Don't have as clear a path and may start ~rated #80 or lower.
Tier 3 Most likely backups and would have to overachieve to start. ~rated ahead of Teagan Mallegni @ #113.
Tier 4: Sitting behind Teagan Mallegni for playing time.
Players of note and comparisons to IA players last season:
Tier 1:
- Brooklyn Meyer (S Dakota St #8). She's only 1 of 1 from 3ville so I figure she's not a good stretch 3/4.
- Kayleigh Heckel (USC #23). We're not on her list.
- Laila Phelia (TX - #28) just went to Syracuse today. She didn't have a good 3% (15.9) so another that's not a good stretch 3/4.
Note: Lucy Olsen would fall into this category at #21. She's been reported at ~$400k-500k.
Tier 2:
- Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (TX #67) is still left but she suffers from the same problem as Phelia. Plus of the 20+ teams that have contacted her, IA is not one of them.
Note: Chit-Chat falls into this category at #49. She's been reported at $250k.
Tier 3:
- Anaelle Dutat (Rhode Island #89) A new name. Just added her (31.8% for 3) in case Emely falls through.
- Saige Stahl (Indiana St #104) She's not big on 3s (2 for 7 29%) so she's not the best stretch 3/4. Last resort here.
- Courtney Dahlquist (Campbell #107) 37.5% 3pt. Biggest problem 2% but very close to the mid-line in all categories.
- Emely Rodriguez (UCF #108) 33.3% 3pt. We seem to be one of the last 2 standing for her. Seems OK dropped out -> $. It's reported she's near or at $300k. We'll see if we reel her in next week.
Note: Teagan Mallegni falls into this category at #113.
Tier 4:
Don't have any here yet. Hopefully we don't need to go down the ladder this far.
Note: Aaliyah Guyton falls into this category at #129.
Brooklyn Meyer is a very good mid-major player. Tough as nails and plays fearlessly. I believe the jump to major college competition might expose her apparent value. I don’t see her as starter quality in the Big Ten and no where near the potential of Mallegni.
Please forgive me…I haven’t been able to follow much lately due to work, but why is Teagan being ranked among transfer portal entries? Did I miss something?
Sorry for the confusion. She's a benchmark for the stretch 3/4 spot.
I did state, "Players of note and comparisons to IA players last season:"
Jan said at the end of the season and at multiple times since then, the key players for the spots we're looking at are #1 and a stretch 3/4.
This is why Lucy Olsen and Aaliyah Guyton (although she went into the portal later) are entered so I can tell what Jan is going after at the 1 spot.
Jan said we need depth by Syd departing. Hannah is most likely a lock for the 4 spot. I brought Teagan into the mix so I can compare the stretch 3/4 spot against her #s. This gives me a better feel for the player Jan is trying to bring in. Is it a starter or is it more of a backup player in how they rate compared to other portal players.
Hope that helps clarify it better.
I know this is not a perfect system. This is indicator based. What are the initial signs telling me/us?
I did state, "Now have my database devaluing mid-major players and I feel comfortable with the results.
My database results are based on paper stats alone. Impossible to eyeball highlights and playing time of every player."
Now of course you want to eyeball the players based on what the indicators are telling you. But I need indicators of who to look at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on. I'm just assuming no team can eyeball all these players in the portal. They just want to deal with the top players.
Now to your concern and how I arrived at the scores for Brooklyn Meyer.
Meyer had:
1) An avg GmSr of 14.1 for all games.
2) An avg GmSr of 11.7 for P4/5 games.
3) She retained 82.62% for her stats when jumping to the next level.
4) Meaning her stats were dropped 17.38% to base her scores on them to account for it.
5) Look at that Duke game. Most mins and a pretty nice GmSr to boot. I don't think the next level is too big for her.
6) Yes, Mallegni has tons of potential. However, until her numbers materialize, I can't really base scores on a feeling.
7) That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Here's her P4/5 games she played in:
| Opp | MP | GmSc |
| Duke | 35 | 22.7 |
| Oklahoma State | 28 | 14.7 |
| Oregon | 31 | 13.5 |
| Creighton | 31 | 12 |
| Georgia Tech | 31 | 10 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | 9.9 |
| Texas | 18 | 8.2 |
| Connecticut | 28 | 2.2 |
| Avg P4/5 Games | 29.0 | 11.7 |
| Avg All Games | 26.1 | 14.1 |
| % of Scores Retained | 82.62% | |
| Devalued Her Mid-Major Scores | 17.38% |
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Oops, forgot to include the game log of stats that I referenced.
Brooklyn Meyer 2024-25 Game Log | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
2024-25 Game Log for Brooklyn Meyer
www.sports-reference.com
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Thanks for sharing all your hard work.
My opinion on Meyer’s prospect and relative value is NOT a criticism of your methodology. You’re right, my opinion is purely subjective. I’m saying that if I’m the coach -right now, in relation to the current Iowa lineup - Mallegni comes off the bench before Meyer. I could be wrong; interested to see where she lands.I know this is not a perfect system. This is indicator based. What are the initial signs telling me/us?
I did state, "Now have my database devaluing mid-major players and I feel comfortable with the results.
My database results are based on paper stats alone. Impossible to eyeball highlights and playing time of every player."
Now of course you want to eyeball the players based on what the indicators are telling you. But I need indicators of who to look at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on. I'm just assuming no team can eyeball all these players in the portal. They just want to deal with the top players.
Now to your concern and how I arrived at the scores for Brooklyn Meyer.
Meyer had:
1) An avg GmSr of 14.1 for all games.
2) An avg GmSr of 11.7 for P4/5 games.
3) She retained 82.62% for her stats when jumping to the next level.
4) Meaning her stats were dropped 17.38% to base her scores on them to account for it.
5) Look at that Duke game. Most mins and a pretty nice GmSr to boot. I don't think the next level is too big for her.
6) Yes, Mallegni has tons of potential. However, until her numbers materialize, I can't really base scores on a feeling.
7) That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Here's her P4/5 games she played in:
Opp MP GmSc Duke Oklahoma State Oregon Creighton Georgia Tech Wisconsin Texas Connecticut P4/5 Games Avg All Games % of Scores Retained Devalued Her Mid-Major Scores
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Oops, forgot to include the game log of stats that I referenced.
Brooklyn Meyer 2024-25 Game Log | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
2024-25 Game Log for Brooklyn Meyer
I’m grateful that you took the time to accumulate the data and, further, to provide analysis. Keep going!
HawksGoneWild - thanks for your great work!
I feel good about this, real good. I’m glad it’s gonna be a beautiful day for weather on top of it.Gd dammit we need some good news!
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Hope you're right. Not a fan of the Indiana visit scheduled for May 13. Seems like the Elina Aarnisalo scenario.
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I wouldn't read too much into the order of the visits. Both Bloomington and Iowa City have poor airline access; the order may reflect whatever connections are most convenient.
Chit Chat had an Auburn visit scheduled that she canceled after two days in Iowa City. The same thing might happen here.
Playing time may drive her choices, and wouldn't blame Iowa coaches if they can't land her with a pitch that seems pretty defined. Either way, it's going to push Mallegni to elevate, and that can only be a positive.
I agree. Competition in practice is the way to building a great team.
Yeah, if you want to play more...be better. It's as simple as that.
I think most coaches will tell a recruit they are competing for playing time at a particular position. Until they compete against the other player, it may be hard to decide who is better. Plus, you have possible injuries to players that could come into the equation. Iowa has the benefit of telling recruits they will be playing in front of sell-out crowds every game at home. Most have probably seen proof of that on TV.
I think we all know the selling points and positives, but we also know Jensen's emphasis and her criteria for adding to the team from the portal. If it's not a fit, she will look elsewhere.
We also know they are not likely starting in '25-'26.
It really is that simple for us fans on the keyboards. For recruits, especially highly rated ones who have been THE star pretty much everywhere, on every team they've ever been on its not that simple. For them not to start, let alone be THE player on any team they play on is quite a adjustment. My youngest was all conf and all district for 4 years in high school and one of the best shooting guards in the metro for 4 years in high school, AAU etc.. Off to college at an NAIA school, and spend most of the first two seasons as a spot reserve coming off the bench. He ended up behind two NAIA All Americans. One ended up playing for the Washington Generals, (the team who travels with the Globe Trotters). It took him until season three to establish himself as a valuable regular rotation player, and a really key piece in the teams success. Their first conf title in 15 years, and their first sweet 16 appearance in the NAIA tourney. The point being almost ALL of these kids have always been "the guy", or "the girl" on their teams. It can be very humbling, and too much for some.
I would offer that with the NIL deals these kids are signing the humbleness effect will wear off quickly. If you want to be paid more...be better. Pretty sad.
She’s not gambling. She is trying. She understands the problem (even tho some people here don’t realize the problem exists).
Rodriguez is meant to replace Syd and Deal / Chit-Chat are supposed to replace Olsen. If Jan can get Rodriguez, she will absolutely start at the 3. If she can’t, we are in for a ride.
You thought this season was bumpy? Buckle in.
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I’ve never understood try. It’s either you can or can’t. If she “can’t” navigate the portal then we have big problems…because that’s college basketball right now.
Don't see a problem with production unless Jan goes back to the gawdawful offense for the 1st 60% of this past season. Hoping more assists cover for any fallback in rebounds. Heiden should help in rebounds over AOG.
With the playing speed of Chit-Chat, Deal, Feuerbach, Hannah and Heiden there should be absolutely no reason on this planet to play at turtleneck speed again. What tempo can they play at without going into a TOfest? That's going to be the key to the season. Expect defense to be similar to this past year.
Tried to guessimate pts/gm for each player the best I see it today. If we do get another portal player, suspect they can get 2+ pts a game. If we don't, then Teagan gets more playing time and her pts will go up 2+ more a game. Thus, see a cover in pts whether we get another player or not.
With the expectation of Jan playing uptempo all year and having the horsepower to do it, think we go from 81 to 85 pts/gm (with every player) if we can get another adequate portal player. If not, then expect a similar 81 pts/gm season.
With the playing speed of Chit-Chat, Deal, Feuerbach, Hannah and Heiden there should be absolutely no reason on this planet to play at turtleneck speed again. What tempo can they play at without going into a TOfest? That's going to be the key to the season. Expect defense to be similar to this past year.
Tried to guessimate pts/gm for each player the best I see it today. If we do get another portal player, suspect they can get 2+ pts a game. If we don't, then Teagan gets more playing time and her pts will go up 2+ more a game. Thus, see a cover in pts whether we get another player or not.
With the expectation of Jan playing uptempo all year and having the horsepower to do it, think we go from 81 to 85 pts/gm (with every player) if we can get another adequate portal player. If not, then expect a similar 81 pts/gm season.
| Prior Season | Pos | Pts/Gm | Next Season | Pts/Gm | |
| Lucy Olsen | G | 17.9 | Addie Deal | 12.5 | |
| Hannah Stuelke | F | 12.7 | Hannah Stuelke | 13.0 | |
| Addison O'Grady | F-C | 9.3 | Ava Heiden | 13.0 | |
| Sydney Affolter | G | 8.5 | Portal Player ??? | ||
| Taylor McCabe | G | 6.7 | Taylor McCabe | 6.0 | |
| Kylie Feuerbach | G | 6.7 | Kylie Feuerbach | 7.5 | |
| Ava Heiden | C | 5.0 | Layla Hayes | 4.0 | |
| Aaliyah Guyton | G | 4.7 | Chit-Chat | 9.5 | |
| Teagan Mallegni | G | 3.2 | Teagan Mallegni | 5.2 | |
| Taylor Stremlow | G | 2.4 | Taylor Stremlow | 4.4 | |
| AJ Ediger | F | 2.0 | Journey Houston | 2.0 | |
| Jada Gyamfi | F | 1.7 | Jada Gyamfi | 1.7 | |
| Callie Levin | G | 0.2 | Callie Levin | 0.2 | |
| Kennise Johnson | G | Kennise Johnson | |||
| Team Totals | 81.0 | Team Totals | 79.0 |
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