Ole Miss Women's Basketball Eyeing Elite LSU Tigers Guard Amid Transfer Portal Chaos

Yolett McPhee-McCuin and the Ole Miss Rebels continue to make waves in the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:33pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic energy of a women's basketball game, with overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the dynamic action on the court.The Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team continues to aggressively rebuild its roster through the transfer portal, targeting elite talent like LSU's Jada Richard.Lafayette Today

The Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team has been active in the NCAA Transfer Portal, securing commitments from several top players including Talaysia Cooper from Tennessee. Now, sources indicate the Rebels are also pursuing Jada Richard, a starting point guard from LSU who recently entered the portal with a 'do not contact' tag.

Why it matters

The Rebels are looking to reload their roster through the transfer portal as they aim to build on their recent success and compete at the highest level in the SEC. Landing a talented player like Richard would be a major coup and boost their chances of making a deep postseason run.

The details

After securing a commitment from Talaysia Cooper, the Rebels have added several other key transfers including Maya Anderson, Knisha Godfrey and Emily Howard. They now have eight players on their 2026-27 roster, with more additions expected. Sources say the Rebels are particularly interested in pursuing Jada Richard, LSU's starting point guard who recently entered the transfer portal with a 'do not contact' tag.

  • On April 13, 2026, Jada Richard officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.
  • The 2026-27 season will be the first for the Rebels with their new-look roster.

The players

Yolett McPhee-McCuin

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball team, known for her aggressive recruiting and ability to quickly rebuild rosters through the transfer portal.

Talaysia Cooper

A transfer from the Tennessee Volunteers, Cooper was an All-SEC Second Team selection the past two seasons and will be a key addition for the Rebels.

Jada Richard

The starting point guard for the LSU Tigers last season, Richard was the former No. 1 prospect in Louisiana and has now entered the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“Talaysia is a key piece to this reload here at Ole Miss. I've known her since she was in 9th grade and I've always been a fan of her game.”

— Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Head Coach, Ole Miss Rebels

“There's no doubt in my mind, Coop will thrive with a fresh start and reach her peak to compete at the highest level and prepare for her future as a pro.”

— Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Head Coach, Ole Miss Rebels

What’s next

The Rebels will continue to monitor Jada Richard's recruitment and work to secure a commitment from the talented LSU transfer. They will also look to add more pieces to their roster through the transfer portal as they build towards the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

The Ole Miss Rebels are making a concerted effort to reload their roster through the transfer portal, securing several key additions including Talaysia Cooper from Tennessee. Their pursuit of Jada Richard from LSU shows their ambition to build a contender in the SEC and compete at the highest level of women's college basketball.