Louisville Lands Commitment From Virginia Tech Transfer Forward Carys Baker

Baker was a Second-Team All-ACC selection this past season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:27pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the fluid movements of a women's basketball player, with sharp planes of color and form capturing the energy of the sport.A dynamic visual representation of Carys Baker's versatile game, deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece.Louisville Today

The Louisville women's basketball program has landed a commitment from former Virginia Tech forward Carys Baker, one of the top players in the ACC this past season. Baker, a 6-foot-2 forward, is coming off a standout season where she averaged 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, earning Second-Team All-ACC honors.

Why it matters

Baker's commitment is a significant addition for Louisville, as she ranks as one of the top players in the transfer portal. Her scoring, rebounding, and three-point shooting ability will provide a major boost to the Cardinals' lineup as they look to build on their Sweet 16 appearance last season.

The details

Baker spent her first three seasons at Virginia Tech, where she steadily improved each year. After averaging just 3.4 points per game as a freshman, she took a big leap as a sophomore, averaging 12.6 points and 6.3 rebounds. This past season, she established herself as one of the best players in the ACC, earning Second-Team All-ACC honors. Louisville is Baker's first transfer destination, as she looks to continue her success at the collegiate level.

  • Baker announced her commitment to Louisville on April 14, 2026.
  • She was one of three transfer portal visitors to commit to the Cardinals over the weekend.

The players

Carys Baker

A 6-foot-2 forward who spent the last three seasons at Virginia Tech, where she was a Second-Team All-ACC selection this past year after averaging 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

Jeff Walz

The head coach of the Louisville women's basketball team, who is entering his 19th season with the program.

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What’s next

Louisville will look to integrate Baker into their lineup as they aim to build on their Sweet 16 appearance last season and compete for an ACC title in 2026-27.

The takeaway

The addition of Carys Baker, a Second-Team All-ACC performer, is a major coup for the Louisville women's basketball program as they look to reload their roster and contend for a deep NCAA Tournament run next season.