Women's college basketball preseason transfer impact rankings

"With more than 1,300 transfers now acclimated to their new surroundings and about to play women's college basketball games for real in less than two weeks, it's a good time to revisit the best of the bunch. This revised addition of our top transfers list from April has as much to do with the impact each player will have on their new team as it does with their talent and ability. Who are the biggest game changers?"

"The importance of Ta'Niya Latson to South Carolina has grown the past two weeks. MiLaysia Fulwiley might have the defined role at LSU she never found with the Gamecocks. UConn and UCLA have each added star players since our last ranking who add more intrigue to the Huskies' title defense and the Bruins' pursuit of a first. With the start of the 2025-26 season just about here, let's look at the top 25 transfers with the biggest potential impact."

"The season-ending injury to Chloe Kitts after Ashlyn Watkins' decision to take the year off means the Gamecocks will be more perimeter-oriented than usual. That makes Latson's decision to leave Florida State to finish her college career in Columbia that much more important to the Gamecocks' pursuit of a sixth consecutive Final Four. Last season's leading scorer at 25.2 points per game also set career high averages in assists (4.6) and steals (2.2)."

More than 1,300 transfers have joined new teams ahead of the 2025-26 season, prompting a reassessment of the top 25 players expected to exert the greatest on-court influence. Selection emphasizes potential impact on team performance, not just talent. Ta'Niya Latson's move from Florida State to South Carolina gained urgency after a season-ending injury to Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins' decision to sit out, with Latson averaging 25.2 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals last season. MiLaysia Fulwiley could find a defined role at LSU. Caitlin Miles' court vision should flourish in Coach Mark Campbell's up-tempo pick-and-roll system after averaging 5.8 assists, 15.4 points and 40.6% from three.

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