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    2025 Women’s Transfer Portal: The Top 10 Players Who Could Shake Up College Hoops

    Women’s college basketball in the 2024-25 season has been electrified by transfer players making massive impacts at their new schools, showcasing the growing influence of the transfer portal in reshaping rosters and elevating programs. USC’s Kiki Iriafen, a graduate transfer from Stanford, has been a force, averaging 19.4 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, earning Ball Dawgs Classic MVP honors while helping the Trojans chase a title.
    Raegan Beers, now at Oklahoma after leaving Oregon State, has also shone. She dominates the paint with her efficient scoring and rebounding and has been highlighted by ESPN for her “must-see” plays in games against Kentucky and Georgia.
    Meanwhile, Hailey Van Lith, who transferred to TCU after a scrutinized 2023-24 season at LSU—where she struggled defending Caitlin Clark in a 41-point Elite Eight loss—has rebounded impressively, averaging 18.2 points per game, proving her resilience despite the criticism she faced in Baton Rouge.
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    Top 10 Players In Portal

    1. Ta’Niya Latson, FSU
      Latson stood out for Florida State in the 2024-25 season, leading Division I with 25.2 points per game. Her ability to dominate games earned her first-team All-ACC honors and helped the Seminoles to a 23-11 record. However, Latson entered the transfer portal on March 27, 2025, which left FSU fans uncertain about her future.

    2. Taliah Scott, Auburn

      Scott, a sophomore guard for Auburn, has been a standout with her scoring ability. She averaged 20.3 points per game in the 2024-25 season. Her strong performances, including a 33-point game against Arkansas, helped the Tigers secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
    3. Gianna Kneepkens, Utah
      She joined the 50-40-90 club with impressive shooting percentages and averaged 19.3 points per game. Her outstanding performance earned her First-team All-Big 12 honors and Big 12 Scholar Athlete of the Year.
    4.  Cotie McMahon, Ohio State
      In the 2024-25 season, McMahon played in every game, leading Ohio State with an average of 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. She had several standout performances, scoring over 20 points in multiple games while helping with rebounding and assists.

    5. Kiyomi McMiller, Rutgers
      McMiller led the Scarlet Knights in scoring with an average of 18.7 points per game, showing her strong ability to score from long range. However, her season had some ups and downs, both on the court and off, and she decided to enter the transfer portal at the end of the year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

    6. Latasha Lattimore, Virginia
      Lattimore significantly boosted her scoring, averaging 14.3 points per game, and became a key player for the Cavaliers with 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.

    7. Gabby Elliott, Penn State
      Elliott was a key offensive player for Penn State, averaging 13.6 points per game and showing scoring versatility. 

    8. Ta’Mia Scott, Middle Tennessee
      Scott demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, leading the Lady Raiders in scoring with an average of 16.7 points per game and earning recognition with a Conference USA All-First team selection. 

    9. Breya Cunningham, Arizona
      She solidified her role as a key player, showcasing improved scoring and rebounding, averaging 11.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. She also established herself as a strong defensive presence with significant block numbers.                                                                                                                                                                           KEEP READING: Top Players Not Participating At The 2025 NFL Combine

    10. Kaitlin Peterson, UCF
      She established herself as a dominant offensive force, averaging 21.4 points per game and recording a career-high 39 points in a single game.

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