Two Missouri Women's Basketball Players Entering Transfer Portal

Mizzou starting guard Shannon Dowell and another player set to leave program

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:52pm

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Two players on the Missouri women's basketball team are expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal following announcements made on March 31. Starting shooting guard Shannon Dowell expressed gratitude to the Mizzou community in a social media post, indicating she will be leaving the program.

Why it matters

Player transfers are common in college basketball, as athletes seek new opportunities to develop their skills and play time. Mizzou's women's basketball team will need to replace key contributors as it looks to build on recent seasons and compete in the highly competitive SEC conference.

The details

Shannon Dowell was a starting guard for the Missouri women's basketball team. In a social media post, Dowell thanked the Mizzou community and said she is entering the transfer portal. Another unnamed Mizzou player is also expected to enter the portal when it opens.

  • The transfer portal will open following announcements made on March 31, 2026.

The players

Shannon Dowell

A starting shooting guard for the Missouri women's basketball team who announced she will be entering the transfer portal.

Unnamed Mizzou Player

Another Missouri women's basketball player who is expected to enter the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“Mizzou nation, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for embracing me and allowing me to experience what it truly means to compete at the highest level in the SEC,”

— Shannon Dowell, Starting Guard, Missouri Women's Basketball

The takeaway

Mizzou women's basketball will need to replace key contributors as it looks to build on recent seasons and compete in the highly competitive SEC conference. Player transfers are common in college basketball as athletes seek new opportunities.