
Women's Basketball Transfer Portal: The Best Players by Position from Cotie McMahon to Olivia Miles
An overview of the top players entering the women's basketball transfer portal this offseason, highlighting their strengths and transfer rankings.
The women’s basketball transfer portal is abundant with talent. Players across the country are entering the portal looking for new opportunities to showcase their skills.
This surge prompted 247Sports director of women’s basketball scouting Brandon Clay to evaluate the best players in the transfer portal by position. First, he assesses the top overall players by position, regardless of class. Following that, he highlights the best underclassmen players, given that a transfer’s value is reliant on her remaining eligibility.
Best Overall Players by Position
Point Guard – Olivia Miles (From Notre Dame to TCU)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 2
Grade: 98
Miles, a proven star during her time at Notre Dame, is recognized for her impactful performance, averaging 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists during the last season. She has opted to play for TCU rather than enter the WNBA Draft.
Shooting Guard – Ta’Niya Latson (From Florida State to South Carolina)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 1
Grade: 98
Latson led the nation with an average of 25.2 points per game, solidifying her position as the top-rated transfer in women’s basketball.
Wing – Cotie McMahon (From Ohio State to Ole Miss)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 7
Grade: 95
McMahon was the leading scorer for Ohio State, averaging 16.5 points over the last season.
Forward – Serah Williams (From Wisconsin)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 4
Grade: 97
Williams exhibited impressive two-way production with averages of 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds.
Center – Breya Cunningham (From Arizona)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 12
Grade: 93
Cunningham is becoming a sought-after player for teams needing strength in the paint.
Best Underclassmen Players by Position
Point Guard – Gal Raviv (From Quinnipiac to Miami)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 9
Grade: 95
Class: Freshman
Raviv demonstrated her ability against high-major competition, scoring 25 points in a game against Miami.
Shooting Guard – Taliah Scott (From Auburn to Baylor)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 6
Grade: 95
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
After an injury-plagued season at Auburn, Scott is set to make an impact at Baylor.
Wing – Avery Howell (From USC to Washington)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 10
Grade: 95
Class: Freshman
Despite struggling for playing time last season, Howell is expected to revolutionize her performance with potential stardom.
Forward – Ashley Sofilkanich (From Bucknell)
Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 17
Grade: 93
Class: Sophomore
Sofilkanich was recognized as the Patriot League Player of the Year after averaging nearly 20 points per game.
Center - Breya Cunningham (From Arizona)
This position reaffirms Cunningham’s notable status in the transfer portal, confirming her dual significance as both an underclassman and top big player.