Top Kansas State women's basketball recruit enters transfer portal

Jordan Speiser, a five-star freshman, leaves the Wildcats after just one season.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:19pm

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Jordan Speiser, a highly touted five-star recruit who joined the Kansas State women's basketball team last year, has entered the transfer portal after her freshman season. Speiser, from Warrenton, Missouri, was considered a key building block for the Wildcats, but she has decided to leave the program after averaging 9.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in her debut campaign.

Why it matters

Speiser's departure is a significant blow to the Kansas State women's basketball program, which was hoping to build around the talented young player. As one of the top recruits in the 2025 class, her decision to transfer creates a major hole that the Wildcats will need to fill going forward.

The details

Speiser, a 6-foot guard, burst onto the scene late in the season, averaging 15.8 points and shooting 48.5% from 3-point range during the Wildcats' surprising run to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. However, she has now decided to enter the transfer portal, where she will be free to explore other options for the remainder of her college career.

  • Speiser entered the transfer portal on April 6, 2026, the first day the portal opened for the women's basketball offseason.

The players

Jordan Speiser

A five-star recruit from the Class of 2025 who just completed her freshman season at Kansas State, where she averaged 9.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

Aniya Foy

A four-star prospect from the 2025 class who has also entered the transfer portal along with Speiser.

Izela Arenas

Another Kansas State women's basketball player who has entered the transfer portal as of Monday morning.

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What they’re saying

“Jordan Speiser, a five-star prospect in the 2025 high school class, is entering the transfer portal after her freshman season at Kansas State.”

— Talia Goodman, On3 reporter

What’s next

Speiser will now explore her options in the transfer portal, and it remains to be seen where she will land for the remainder of her college career.

The takeaway

Speiser's decision to transfer is a significant setback for the Kansas State women's basketball program, which was counting on her to be a key part of the team's future. Her departure leaves a major hole that the Wildcats will need to fill as they look to build on their recent success.