Women's Final Four teams reflect on the transfer portal's impact
The women's Final Four teams in 2026 reflect the impact of the transfer portal, with many top players transferring from power conferences. The transfer portal has changed the college basketball landscape, with coaches opting to recruit existing college players over high school seniors.
The transfer portal has significantly impacted the women's Final Four teams. Many top players have transferred from power conferences, changing the college basketball landscape. UCLA's Cori Close and UConn's Geno Auriemma are among the coaches who have utilized the transfer portal. The portal opens Monday, and coaches will be looking to make new deals. The transfer portal has raised concerns about the influence of money in college basketball, with name, image, and likeness deals driving many transfers.
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