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Oklahoma State hires coach, women's basketball transfer boom erupts.

5/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma State hired coach Jacie Hoyt and added transfer center Audi Crooks and guard Liv McGill.
Ole Miss added forward Lara Somfai and guards Jadyn Wooten and Lanie Grant from the portal.
Tennessee Lady Vols after a 15-point first-round loss added guards Kiyomi McMiller, Moriah Murray and forwards Vivian Iwuchukwu, Mallory Miller.
Stanford added transfer guard Hailee Sotelo, while Iowa State filled a gap with forward Inés Sotelo.
Georgia hired Ayla Guzzardo and filled its roster with transfers from McNeese State and seven other schools.

History

Historical Context

In October 2018 the NCAA introduced a women’s basketball Transfer Portal, coinciding with the 2018 Division I tournament season. The portal saw 312 athletes enter in its first year, prompting programs like Stanford and Oklahoma State to recruit transfers such as Audi Crooks and Liv McGill. This shift has accelerated roster turnover and altered competitive balance for upcoming seasons.

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Story summary

Oklahoma State hired coach Jacie Hoyt and added transfer center Audi Crooks and guard Liv McGill.
Ole Miss added forward Lara Somfai and guards Jadyn Wooten and Lanie Grant from the portal.
Tennessee Lady Vols after a 15-point first-round loss added guards Kiyomi McMiller, Moriah Murray and forwards Vivian Iwuchukwu, Mallory Miller.
Stanford added transfer guard Hailee Sotelo, while Iowa State filled a gap with forward Inés Sotelo.
Georgia hired Ayla Guzzardo and filled its roster with transfers from McNeese State and seven other schools.

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