KJ's Top 20 WBB Portal Players Available
Iriafen, Beers, Chen and Von Oelhoffen are big names still in the portal.
The women's college basketball transfer portal has been buzzing with activity. A record number of players are exploring new opportunities, seeking the best fit for their skills and goals. With the introduction of NIL compensation, the transfer market has become more attractive, allowing players to leverage their talent for better deals. Top programs are scrambling to rebuild, while mid-major schools are luring top talent. A new wave of stars is emerging amidst the chaos.
Here are my Top 20 players remaining in the Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal:
1. Kiki Iriafen (6'3 PF/Stanford 19.4 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 55 FG %) - Versatile scorer with a strong mid-range game (DO NOT CONTACT TAG)
2. Raegan Beers (6'4 PF/Oregon State 17.5 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 66 FG%) - Dominant rebounder and post defender. All-Pac-12 First Team. (DO NOT CONTACT TAG)
3. Liatu King (6'0 PF/Pittsburgh 18.7 ppg 10.3 rpg 52.3% FG) - Athletic wing with elite finishing ability
4. Janiah Barker (6'4 PF/Texas A&M 12.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 48 FG%) - Physical presence with a strong shot-blocking ability, gave up just .553 points per possession on the season per Synergy. (DO NOT CONTACT TAG)
5. Laila Phelia (6'0 G/Michigan 16.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.2 SPG) - Elite three-point shooter with deep range
6. Kaitlyn Chen (5'9 PG/Princeton 15.8 PPG, 5.0 APG, 3.5 RPG, 49 FG%) - Exceptional playmaker with great court vision. First Team All-Ivy League.
7. Timea Gardiner (6'3 PF/Oregon State 11.6 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 45 FG%, 40 3 PT FG%) - Tenacious rebounder and defender, high volume three point shooter with range.
8. Charlisse Leger-Walker (5'10 G/Washington State) - Prolific scorer with a quick release
9. Temira Poindexter (6'1 SF/Tulsa) - Athletic wing with a strong all-around skillset
10. Liza Karlen (6'2 PF/Marquette) - Physical post player with a strong low-block game. Big East's fourth-leading scorer (17.7 PPG) and sixth-best rebounder (7.9 RPG), with a career-high 25 3-pointers made.
11. Deja Kelly (5'8 G/UNC 16.3 PPG, 3.2 APG, 3.9 RPG, 35 FG%) - Quick and agile point guard with great ball-handling skill, proven ACC level scorer that can knock down the three. Texas native.
12. Saylor Poffenbarger (6'2 SF/Arkansas 10.2 PPG, 11.2 RPG (9.4 defensive RPG), 36 FG%) - Athletic wing with a strong ability to finish in transition and lives on the glass.
13. Hailey Van Lith (5'7 G/LSU) - Experienced scorer
14. Aaronette Vonleh (6'3 C/Colorado) - Dominant force in the paint with a strong defensive presence
15. Shayeann Day-Wilson (5'6 PG/Miami) - Quick and aggressive point guard with great on-ball defense
16. Kailyn Gilbert (5'8 SG/Arizona) - Prolific scorer with a strong ability to create her own shot. 15+ for Zona before leaving the squad.
17. Maddie Scherr (5'11 G/Kentucky 12.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.4 APG, 34 FG%) - Versatile guard with a strong all-around skillset. Began her career at Oregon.
18. Talia Von Oelhoffen (5'11 PG/Oregon State 10.7 PPG, 5.0 APG, 4.1 RPG, 39 FG%) - Sharpshooter with a high basketball IQ
19. Ajae Petty (6’3” F/Kentucky 14.7 ppg 10.3 rpg 50.7% FG) - Big presence inside for the Wildcats this past season.
20. Leilani Kapinus (5'10 G/Penn State) - Sharpshooter with a quick release and deep range