Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker 2026: Top Moves and Betting Implications

The women’s basketball transfer portal tracker is where sharp bettors need to focus right now — not next October when futures markets have already priced in every roster change. Iowa State’s Jada Williams committing to LSU is the kind of move that reshapes conference title odds before books have time to adjust. If you’re not tracking portal activity in real-time, you’re leaving value on the table.

The portal opened April 6 and runs through April 20, but the real action is happening now. Iowa State hemorrhaged nine players in the first 12 hours. Tennessee lost its entire roster. Texas, fresh off consecutive Final Four runs, is watching its core walk out the door. These aren’t minor depth pieces — we’re talking about the nation’s second-leading scorer (Audi Crooks) and multiple All-Conference caliber talents hitting the open market.

Market Impact: What Matters for 2026-27 Futures

No futures markets are currently posted for the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season, which is exactly why this information is valuable. When books do open lines — typically late summer — they’ll be incorporating all of this portal movement. The edge goes to bettors who’ve already mapped out where these players land and what it means for team projections.

Here’s the calculus: LSU adding Jada Williams to Kim Mulkey’s system immediately boosts their SEC title ceiling. Williams was a co-star at Iowa State, averaging double figures and running point in high-leverage situations. She slots into a Tigers backcourt that needed exactly this kind of playmaking upgrade.

Meanwhile, Iowa State’s championship window just slammed shut. Losing Williams, Addy Brown, and potentially Audi Crooks (still uncommitted) turns a Big 12 contender into a rebuild. When futures open, Iowa State’s conference odds will reflect this — but if you’re tracking the portal now, you won’t be surprised when they’re +2500 instead of +400.

Complete Transfer Portal Tracker: Top 25 Players

Here’s where every top-25 portal entrant stands as of April 13, 2026. Committed players represent locked-in roster changes; uncommitted names are the wildcards that will swing futures markets over the next week.

Rank	Player	Position	Previous Team	Status
1	Audi Crooks	C	Iowa State	Uncommitted
2	Liv McGill	G	—	Uncommitted
3	Talaysia Cooper	G	Tennessee	Ole Miss
4	Addy Brown	F	Iowa State	Uncommitted
5	Kymora Johnson	G	Virginia	Uncommitted
6	Dani Carnegie	G	Georgia	Iowa
7	Jada Williams	G	Iowa State	LSU
8	Jordan Lee	G	—	Uncommitted
9	Kiyomi McMiller	—	—	Uncommitted
10	Zamareya Jones	G	—	Uncommitted
11	Aaliyah Crump	G	Texas	Duke
12	Skylar Forbes	F	—	Uncommitted
13	Gracie Merkle	C	—	Uncommitted
14	Kaylene Smikle	G	—	Uncommitted
15	Taryn Barbot	G	—	Uncommitted
16	Sunaja Agara	F	—	Uncommitted
17	Madison St. Rose	G	—	Uncommitted
18	Tilda Trygger	F	—	Uncommitted
19	Carys Baker	F	—	Uncommitted
20	Aryss Macktoon	G	—	Uncommitted
21	Lara Somfai	F	Stanford	TCU
22	Jadyn Wooten	G	Oklahoma State	TCU
23	Elina Aarnisalo	G	North Carolina	UCLA
24	Donovyn Hunter	G	—	UCLA
25	Zahirah Walton	F	—	West Virginia

The Audi Crooks Watch: Where the Nation’s No. 2 Scorer Lands

Audi Crooks is the domino that reshapes multiple futures markets. As the nation’s second-leading scorer, wherever she commits immediately becomes a national title contender. The betting implications are straightforward:

If Crooks stays in a Power conference: That team’s championship odds compress significantly. A +3000 longshot becomes a +800 contender overnight.
If Crooks joins an already-loaded roster: Think UConn, South Carolina, or now UCLA (fresh off a national title). You’re looking at potential co-favorites.
If Crooks goes somewhere unexpected: Mid-major with a dominant center? Conference title locks and potential upset value in March.

Sharp bettors are monitoring her visit schedule. The moment she commits, futures books will adjust within hours. The window for value is the window between commitment announcement and line movement.

Program-Level Chaos: Tennessee, Texas, and Rebuild Timelines

Tennessee’s situation is unprecedented. Coach Kim Caldwell lost every single player from the 2025-26 roster — graduates and transfers combined. This isn’t a retool; it’s a factory reset. When SEC futures open, the Lady Vols will be priced as a bottom-tier conference team regardless of recruiting class. There’s potential contrarian value if Caldwell lands unexpected portal commitments, but the baseline projection is ugly.

Texas is the more interesting case for sharp bettors. Two consecutive Final Fours, then a mass exodus. The program has infrastructure, recruiting pipelines, and NIL resources. This isn’t Tennessee’s situation — it’s a reset that could bounce back faster than markets expect. Monitor their portal acquisitions closely.

TCU’s Portal Strategy: Mark Campbell Stacking Talent

TCU has already added five portal players: Lara Somfai (Stanford), Lanie Grant (North Carolina), Avery Hjelmstad (Utah), Jadyn Wooten (Oklahoma State), and Bella Hines (LSU). That’s an entire starting lineup of Power conference transfers.

For Big 12 futures, TCU moves from afterthought to dark horse. They won’t be favorites, but +1500 or longer to win the conference could represent value if this group gels. Worth monitoring when conference markets open.

Key Dates and Timeline

The portal window closes April 20, but commitments will continue trickling in through May. Players can visit schools and make decisions after the window closes — they just need paperwork filed by the deadline. Expect the biggest names (Crooks, Johnson, McGill) to announce within the next 7-10 days.

FAQ

Where did Iowa State’s Jada Williams transfer to?

Jada Williams committed to LSU and will play for Kim Mulkey in 2026-27. She was ranked as the No. 7 player in the transfer portal and brings significant backcourt scoring and playmaking to the Tigers.

Is Audi Crooks still in the transfer portal?

Yes, as of April 13, 2026, Audi Crooks remains uncommitted. The nation’s second-leading scorer is the top-ranked player in the portal, and her decision will significantly impact multiple teams’ championship odds.

Which teams have gained the most from the 2026 transfer portal?

TCU has been the most aggressive, adding five transfers including players from Stanford, North Carolina, and LSU. Ole Miss landed Talaysia Cooper (No. 3 ranked), Iowa added Dani Carnegie (No. 6), and LSU secured Jada Williams (No. 7). UCLA also brought back Elina Aarnisalo after winning the national championship.