Check out our preseason B1G women’s basketball rankings! We’ve highlighted some of the key returners, transfers, and freshmen to keep an eye on heading into the 2025–26 season.
1. UCLA
Notable Returners: Angela Dugalić, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Timea Gardiner
Notable Transfers: Gianna Kneepkens (Utah)
Notable Freshmen: Sienna Betts
2. Maryland
Notable Returners: Bri McDaniel, Kaylene Smikle, Saylor Poffenbarger
Notable Transfers: Oluchi Okananwa (Duke), Yarden Garzon (Indiana)
Notable Freshmen: Addi Mack, Rainey Welson
3. Michigan
Notable Returners: Mila Holloway, Olivia Olson, Syla Swords
Notable Transfers: Ashley Sofilkanich (Bucknell), Kendall Dudley (UCLA)
Notable Freshmen: Ciara Byars, Jessica Fields, McKenzie Mathurin
4. Michigan State
Notable Returners: Grace VanSlooten, Inés Sotelo, Juliann Woodard, Theryn Hallock
Notable Transfers: Jalyn Brown (Arizona State), Marah Dykstra (Montana State), Rashunda Jones (Purdue)
Notable Freshmen: Amy Terrian, Anna Terrian, Jordan Ode
5. Ohio State
Notable Returners: Ava Watson, Chance Gray, Jaloni Cambridge, Kennedy Cambridge
Notable Transfers: Kylee Kitts (Florida), T’yana Todd (Boston College)
Notable Freshmen: Daria Biriuk
6. USC
Notable Returners: Kennedy Smith
Notable Transfers: Dayana Mendes (Washington State), Kara Dunn (Georgia Tech), Londynn Jones (UCLA), Yakiya Milton (Auburn)
Notable Freshmen: Jasmine Davidson
7. Minnesota
Notable Returners: Amaya Battle, Grace Grocholski, Mallory Heyer, Mara Braun, Sophie Hart, Taylor Woodson, Tori McKinney
Notable Transfers: Brylee Glenn (Kansas State), Finau Tonga (San Jose State), Tracey Bershers (UAB)
Notable Freshmen: Makena Christian
8. Nebraska
Notable Returners: Britt Prince, Callin Hake, Jessica Petrie, Logan Nissley, Natalie Potts, Petra Bozan
Notable Transfers: Claire Johnson (Samford), Eliza Maupin (Kansas State), Emily Fisher (Maryland), Hailey Weaver (Northwestern)
Notable Freshmen: —
9. Iowa
Notable Returners: Ava Heiden, Hannah Stuelke, Kylie Feuerbach, Taylor McCabe
Notable Transfers: Chazadi Wright (Georgia Tech), Emely Rodriguez (UCF)
Notable Freshmen: Addison Deal, Journey Houston, Layla Hays
10. Washington
Notable Returners: Elle Ladine, Hannah Stines, Sayvia Sellers
Notable Transfers: Avery Howell (USC), Yulia Grabovskaia (Michigan)
Notable Freshmen: Bryn Martin, Brynn McGaughy, Nina Cain
11. Illinois
Notable Returners: Berry Wallace, Gretchen Dolan, Jasmine Brown-Hagger
Notable Transfers: Aaliyah Guyton (Iowa), Gisela Segura (Long Island), Maddie Webber (Villanova)
Notable Freshmen: Cearah Parchment, Destiny Jackson, Manuella Fernandes, Naomi Benson
12. Indiana
Notable Returners: Shay Ciezki
Notable Transfers: Chloe Spreen (Alabama), Edessa Noyan (Virginia), Jerni Kiaku (Duquesne), Phoenix Stotijn (Arkansas), Zania Socka-Nguemen (UCLA)
Notable Freshmen: Maya Makalusky, Nevaeh Caffey
13. Oregon
Notable Returners: Amina Muhammad, Elisa Mevius
Notable Transfers: Astera Tuhina (Washington State), Avary Cain (UCLA), Mia Jacobs (Fresno State)
Notable Freshmen: Janiyah Williams, Sara Barhoum
14. Penn State
Notable Returners: Gracie Merkle, Moriah Murray
Notable Transfers: Amiya Evans (Georgia), Kiyomi McMiller (Rutgers)
Notable Freshmen: —
15. Wisconsin
Notable Returners: Ronnie Porter
Notable Transfers: Breauna Ware (Stony Brook), Destiny Howell (Howard), Gift Uchenna (Southern Illinois), Kyrah Daniels (Missouri State), Laci Steele (NC State), Shay Bollin (Illinois)
Notable Freshmen: —
16. Rutgers
Notable Returners: Zachara Perkins
Notable Transfers: Faith Blackstone (SFA), Imani Lester (Kansas State), Kaylah Ivey (Boston College), Lauryn Swann (Arizona), Nene Ndiaye (Boston College), Yacine N’Diaye (UNCG)
Notable Freshmen: —
17. Purdue
Notable Returners: Kendall Puryear, Lana McCarthy
Notable Transfers: Kiki Smith (Arkansas), Nya Smith (UNCG), Saige Stahl (Indiana State), Tara Daye (St. John’s), Taylor Feldman (Northern Arizona), Taylor Henderson (UNC Wilmington)
Notable Freshmen: Avery Gordon
18. Northwestern
Notable Returners: Casey Harter, Grace Sullivan
Notable Transfers: DaiJa Turner (TCU), Tate Walters (Furman)
Notable Freshmen: —
