In a surprising turn of events, the NCAA D1 transfer portal has seen a significant increase in the number of Canadian female student-athletes seeking transfer opportunities this year. Out of a reported 1,165 female student-athletes in the portal, 32 of them are Canadian. This accounts for nearly 22% of the current Canadian NCAA D1 athletes, marking the highest percentage observed in at least 5 years.
Among the notable Canadian players in the transfer portal are Alphonsia Elecko, a 6’2 sophomore forward, Latasha Lattimore, a 6’4 junior forward, Leshae Dwyer, a 5’8 junior point guard, Rosalie Mercille, a 5’9 freshman point guard, Summer Bostock, a 6’1 redshirt freshman, Shayeann Day-Wilson, a 5’6 Junior and Sarah Te-Biasu, a 5’5 senior combo guard.
HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF CANADIAN NCAA D1 TRANSFERS
| Name | Old School | Pos. | Ht. | Class | Conference | New School |
| Abby Jegede | Villanova University | G | 5’10 | (RS) Fr. | Big East | |
| Ajok Madol | University of Minnesota | Wing | 6’2 | Fr. | Big-10 | |
| Alexis Stewart | University of Akron | G | 5’10 | Sr. (Grad xfer) | Mid-American | |
| Ally Sentance | Central Connecticut State University | Wing | 5’9 | So. | Northeast | |
| Bree Robinson | Michigan State University | G | 5’8 | Fr. | Big-10 | |
| Brianna McLeod | University of Colorado | F | 6’3 | So. | PAC-12 | SMU |
| Eden Monka | Robert Morris University | G/F | 5’10 | Fr. | Horizon League | |
| Ella Okubasu | Binghamton University | F | 6’2 | So. | American East | York U |
| Ella Take | University of Buffalo | G/F | 5’11 | Fr. | Mid-American | |
| Haley Stinebrickner | Stetson University | G | 5’7 | Jr. (Grad xfer) | ASUN | |
| Hattie Ogden | University of Buffalo | G/F | 6’2 | So. | Mid-American | BYU |
| Izzi Zingaro | Iowa State University | F | 6’4 | (RS) So. | Big-12 | Montana |
| Jada Bediako | Georgia Tech University | F/C | 6’3 | Fr. | ACC | |
| Jessica Wangolo | University of Buffalo | PG | 5’7 | Fr. | Mid-American | |
| Kayley Joseph-Bernard | Hofstra University | F | 6’0 | So. | CAA | |
| Klea Kaci | Purdue University Fort Wayne | G | 5’11 | (RS) Fr. | Horizon League | |
| Lashae Dwyer | University of Miami | G | 5’6 | Jr. | ACC | |
| Latasha Lattimore | University of Miami | F | 6’4 | Jr. | ACC | |
| Louella Allana | Robert Morris University | PG | 5’4 | So. | Horizon League | |
| Marina Radocaj | Arizona State University | G/F | 6’2 | Fr. | PAC-12 | |
| Milana Nenadic | University of Maine | F | 6’3 | So. (Grad xfer) | American East | |
| Nissa Sam-Grant | The University of Texas at San Antonio | C | 6’4 | Sr. | AAC | |
| Paris Kirk | Robert Morris University | F | 6’2 | So. | Horizon League | |
| Raissa Nsabua | Wichita State University | G | 5’10 | Jr. | AAC | |
| Rosalie Mercille | Monmouth University | PG | 5’9 | Fr. | CAA | |
| Sahana Kanagasabay | Providence College | G | 5’11 | Fr. | Big East | |
| Sarah Te-Biasu | Virginia Commonwealth University | G | 5’5 | (Grad xfer) | Atlantic-10 | |
| Shantavia Dawkins | Iowa State University | G | 5’7 | So. | Big-12 | |
| Shayeann Day-Wilson | University of Miami | G | 5’6 | Jr. | ACC | |
| Alphonsia Eleko | Canisius University | F | 6’2 | So. | MAAC | Eastern Michigan |
| Summer Bostock | University of Maryland | G | 6’1 | RS Fr. | Big-10 | |
| Tahmala Thorpe | University of Akron | PG | 5’4 | Sr. (Grad xfer) | Mid-American | |
| Tineya Hylton | Texas A&M University | G | 5’7 | Jr. | SEC |
The NCAA Basketball transfer portal functions as a valuable tool for student-athletes looking to explore transfer options between colleges or universities. By entering their names into the portal, athletes indicate their intention to pursue new opportunities. This platform also facilitates communication between coaches and potential transfer athletes, enabling seamless recruitment processes.
As the number of student-athletes in the transfer portal continues to grow exponentially, the challenge for these athletes lies in securing new schools and teams for the upcoming 2024/25 season. With an abundance of talent and a competitive landscape, these Canadian players face an exciting yet uncertain journey as they navigate the transfer process in search of their next collegiate basketball destination.