Mizzou Women's Basketball Lands Indiana Transfer

Former Missouri high school star Nevaeh Caffey joins the Tigers' roster.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:26am

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The Missouri women's basketball team has landed a commitment from Indiana transfer Nevaeh Caffey, a versatile point guard and former Missouri high school star. Caffey, who led her Incarnate Word team to four straight state championships, will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Tigers.

Why it matters

Caffey's addition is a significant boost for the Tigers, who are looking to rebuild their roster after losing five players to the transfer portal and three to graduation. Her arrival, along with the recent commitment of Michigan transfer McKenzie Mathurin, gives Missouri two talented guards to build around as they look to build on last season's success under head coach Kellie Harper.

The details

Caffey, a 2025 Missouri Miss Show-Me Basketball honoree, returns to her home state after a single year with the Hoosiers. She started all 32 games for Indiana last season, averaging 8.5 points, 2.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. Caffey is known for her versatile two-way game, showcasing her diverse skill set with multiple-steal performances and a career-best 18-point, 5-assist game against Penn State. Caffey entered her freshman season as the No. 65 recruit in the 2025 ESPN Top 100.

  • The official college basketball transfer window opened on Tuesday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Nevaeh Caffey

A former Missouri high school standout who led Incarnate Word to four straight state championships, Caffey is a versatile point guard who spent her freshman season at Indiana before transferring to Missouri, where she will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Kellie Harper

The head coach of the Missouri women's basketball team, Harper has displayed strong recruiting capabilities in her first year with the program, landing commitments from Caffey and Michigan transfer McKenzie Mathurin as she looks to rebuild the Tigers' roster.

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What they’re saying

“IM HOME BABYYY!! @MizzouWBB @KellieHarper”

— Nevaeh Caffey

What’s next

Caffey's arrival, along with the addition of Mathurin, gives Missouri two talented guards to build around as the Tigers look to fill the void left by the departures of five players to the transfer portal and three to graduation. The team's biggest remaining need is in the frontcourt, where they lack depth and size.

The takeaway

The addition of Nevaeh Caffey, a versatile point guard and former Missouri high school star, signals a new era of rebuilding and potential for the Missouri women's basketball team as they look to bounce back from a challenging season.