Early women’s basketball top 25 after transfer portal season: South Carolina rises

The women's college basketball landscape has changed significantly after the transfer portal season, with teams like UCLA, Duke, and South Carolina making major roster updates. South Carolina rose to the top after signing transfer guard Jordan Lee and recruit Oliviyah Edwards.
The women's college basketball landscape has changed significantly after the transfer portal season. UCLA, despite losing its top six players to the WNBA, bolstered its roster with several transfers, including Addy Brown and Elina Aarnisalo. Other teams, such as Duke, Michigan, and Iowa, also made significant pickups. South Carolina rose to the top after signing transfer guard Jordan Lee from Texas and recruit Oliviyah Edwards, reinforcing its already deep frontcourt. Oklahoma State and Tennessee also completely rebuilt their rosters. The USA Today Sports top 25 for the 2026-27 season ranks South Carolina highly after its additions.
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