Senior forward Kylee Watson has entered the transfer portal. The 23-year-old becomes the fourth Notre Dame player to do so after Olivia Miles, Kate Koval, and Emma Risch. Watson transferred to Notre Dame at the beginning of the 2022-23 season after spending her first two seasons at the University of Oregon.
The 23-year-old enters the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag, which means that she most likely already knows her next destination. However, there is still speculation about where the forward will end up, and below are the top 5 possible landing spots for the forward.
Top 5 Landing Spots for Kylee Watson
Watson recorded a career-high average of 6.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in 33 starts in her first season at Notre Dame. The following season, she recorded an average of 6.2 points and 5.0 boards in 31 starts.
However, she missed all of the 2024-2025 season after suffering a torn ACL in Notre Dame’s ACC Tournament semi-final win over Virginia Tech towards the end of the 2023-2024 season.
1. Maryland
Maryland Terrapins have established themselves as a top name in women’s college basketball, and Watson’s experience and skills would make her a great addition to the team. Maryland also offers a competitive environment,t and its strong coaching staff could help Watson take her game to the next level.
2. North Carolina
Watson could thrive in North Carolina’s system with her size and athleticism. Their head coach, Courtney Banghart, has a reputation for developing talents and could help Watson develop her skills and reach her full potential.
3. Baylor
Baylor has consistently been one of the top programs in women’s college basketball. Watson could be a great fit for the Bears and bring much-needed experience and skill to the table. She could be what Baglor needs to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
4. UConn
Watson would be a great addition to UConn, bringing a unique combination of size, athleticism, and experience. UConn will definitely be keeping an eye on her to see if they can land the talented 23-year-old.
5. Oregon Ducks
Watson started her college career at Oregon, and a return to the Ducks could be a good fit for her. The forward could make an immediate impact in Eugene and help the Ducks compete for a Pac-12 championship.
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Fans are waiting to see where Watson will play next season after she entered the transfer portal. The 23-year-old would be a good fit for any college she ends up at. Maryland, North Carolina, Baylor, UConn, and Oregon would greatly benefit from having the forward on their roaster.
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