Transfers, Draft Highlight Changes in Women's Basketball

The women's college basketball landscape is undergoing major changes, with significant player movement through the transfer portal among top programs such as LSU and South Carolina. LSU has lost several players, including Last-Tear Poa, Aalyah Del Rosario, and Amani Bartlett, while acquiring high-profile transfers like Kate Koval from Notre Dame and Amiya Joyner from East Carolina. South Carolina also faces roster changes, with MiLaysia Fulwiley entering the portal and multiple Gamecocks, including Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, and Sania Feagin, being selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The draft marked a milestone for diversity, as Kaitlyn Chen became the first female player of Taiwanese descent to be drafted. Off the court, increased media coverage is highlighting how these athletes are redefining the cultural impact of women's basketball. This period reflects both the challenges and opportunities as the sport expands its popularity and influence.