The Ole Miss Rebels reached the Sweet 16 round of the 2025 NCAA tournament, where they lost 76-62 to UCLA. Yolett McPhee-McCuin switched her attention to the transfer portal immediately after her team’s exit from the tournament.
The Rebels are losing several players ahead of the new season. They are losing three seniors to the WNBA draft while at least six players are hitting the portal.
Who’s In and Who’s Out at Ole Miss?
Head Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has never hidden her preference for older players over freshmen. She entered the off-season with the intention to fully utilize the transfer portal.
“The next step for us is to be able to do the same in the portal because freshmen ain’t doing it. I’m just telling you. So we have to be able to have the support to be able to go and get what we need so that we can move forward,” McPhee-McCuin said.
“But at minimum, I think we should be a Sweet 16 team. Anybody that’s looking at us that has interest, that is what they expect, from the conversations we’ve been having. But that’s just not enough for me. I’m not one of those coaches that, I’m not going to sit here and say, Oh, you know, it’s all about the kids, it’s all about the kids.”
Who’s Out?
Mariyah Noel – Guard
The 5’11” sophomore appeared in 19 games during the season and averaged 2.2 points per game for the Rebels.
Ayana Thompson – Forward
The 6’1″ forward leaves Ole Miss after three seasons with the Rebels. She averaged 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game during the 24/25 season.
Kharyssa Richardson – Forward
Richardson averaged 9.9 per game in the 24/25 season. She also dropped 3.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.
Fatumata Djalo – Guard
Djalo left Ole Miss after her freshman year, during which she didn’t see much playing time. She averaged just a little over five minutes per game.
Heloisa Carrera – Forward
The 6’2″ forward from Brazil played in 13 games and averaged 1.1 points.
Rhema Collins – Forward
The 6’2″ forward from the Bahamas played in 14 games and averaged 2.1 points.
Who’s In?
Cotie McMahon, Ohio State
McMahon is one of the most coveted stars in the portal, and she committed to Ole Miss on April 10. She was an All-Big Ten First Team selection in 2024 and 2025 and last season; she averaged 14.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Latasha Lattimore, Virginia
Lattimore averaged 14.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks for Virginia last season. Ole Miss will be Lattimore’s next stop, having played at Texas and Miami.
Kaitlin Peterson, UCF
Peterson is a 5’9″ senior guard from UCF. She averaged 21.4 points last season and scored 1,156 points in two years as a Knight.
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Tianna Thompson, Georgia Tech
Thompson is a former four-star recruit who spent her freshman year with Georgia Tech. She will now spend her sophomore season with Ole Miss.
Jayla Murray, Wichita State
Murray played in 32 games for the Shockers in the 24/25 season. She averaged 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
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