Auburn Women's Basketball Player Arek Angui Enters Transfer Portal

Redshirt freshman center plans to leave the program after one season on the Plains

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:18pm

Auburn women's basketball redshirt freshman Arek Angui, a 6-foot-9 center, has announced her plans to enter the transfer portal. Angui only saw limited playing time this past season, averaging 1.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 10 blocks in 20 games. She is the second Auburn player to enter the portal after one year, joining Harissoum Coulibaly.

Why it matters

Angui's departure is another blow to first-year Auburn head coach Larry Vickers, who is trying to rebuild the program. The loss of two young players to the transfer portal raises questions about the team's roster stability and development under the new coaching staff.

The details

Angui transferred to Auburn last year after appearing in just three games for the University of Central Florida in the 2024-25 season. As a redshirt freshman, she only took 34 total shots for the Tigers this past season. Angui will have three years of eligibility remaining as she looks to continue her collegiate career elsewhere.

  • Angui announced her plans to enter the transfer portal on March 21, 2026.

The players

Arek Angui

A 6-foot-9 redshirt freshman center who played limited minutes for the Auburn women's basketball team this past season.

Harissoum Coulibaly

Another Auburn women's basketball player who entered the transfer portal after one year with the program.

Larry Vickers

The first-year head coach of the Auburn women's basketball team.

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What’s next

Angui will now enter the NCAA transfer portal, where she can be recruited by other programs for the next stage of her collegiate career.

The takeaway

The loss of two young players to the transfer portal raises questions about the stability and development of the Auburn women's basketball program under new head coach Larry Vickers, who is tasked with rebuilding the team.