OU Women's Basketball Looks to Transfer Portal for Next Step Forward

Sooners aim to build around returning talent and new additions for 2026-27 season.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:06am

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The Oklahoma women's basketball team is looking to the transfer portal and returning players to help build around star guard Aaliyah Chavez for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Sooners reached the Sweet 16 for the second straight year, but are now focused on taking the next step in their program's development.

Why it matters

OU women's basketball has made steady progress under head coach Sherri Coale, but the team is still seeking its first Final Four appearance since 2002. Leveraging the transfer portal could provide an opportunity to quickly add impact talent around Chavez and the team's other key returning pieces.

The details

After another successful season that ended in the Sweet 16, the Sooners are now turning their attention to the offseason and how they can improve the roster for 2026-27. Coach Coale and her staff will be active in the transfer portal, looking to add experienced players who can contribute immediately and help the team take the next step forward.

  • The Sooners' 2025-26 season ended in the Sweet 16 on March 28, 2026.
  • The 2026-27 season will tip off in November 2026.

The players

Aaliyah Chavez

A rising junior guard who led the Sooners in scoring last season and is expected to be the team's top returning player.

Sherri Coale

The longtime head coach of the Oklahoma women's basketball team, who has guided the program to 19 NCAA Tournament appearances.

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What they’re saying

“We have a strong core coming back, but we know we need to add some pieces through the transfer portal to get us over the top. That's going to be a big focus for us this offseason.”

— Sherri Coale, Head Coach, Oklahoma Women's Basketball

What’s next

The Sooners will be active in the NCAA transfer portal over the next few months, looking to add experienced talent that can help the team make a deeper NCAA Tournament run in 2026-27.

The takeaway

Oklahoma women's basketball has steadily improved under Coach Coale, but the team is still seeking its first Final Four appearance in over 20 years. By leveraging the transfer portal this offseason, the Sooners hope to quickly add impact players around star guard Aaliyah Chavez to help the program take the next step forward.