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Rutgers Women's Basketball Guard Antonia Bates to Enter Transfer Portal
Bates spent four years with the Scarlet Knights, but will look to play elsewhere for her final season of eligibility.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Rutgers Women's Basketball senior guard/forward Antonia Bates has announced her intent to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on April 6th. Bates spent four seasons with the Scarlet Knights, playing under former head coach Coquese Washington, who was recently let go. After starting 14 games this past season, Bates will look to transfer for her final year of eligibility.
Why it matters
Bates' decision to enter the transfer portal is the first of what is expected to be several departures from the Rutgers Women's Basketball program this offseason. With a new head coach in Gary Redus II taking over, he will likely look to bring in some new players to help rebuild the team.
The details
Bates, a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, spent four seasons with the Scarlet Knights. She appeared in all 32 games as a freshman in 2022-23 and became a starter in 2023-24, a role she held early in the 2024-25 season before suffering a season-ending injury. This past season, Bates appeared in 29 games (14 starts) and averaged 2.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, while shooting 29.2% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range.
- Bates will enter the NCAA transfer portal when it officially opens on April 6, 2026.
- Bates spent four seasons with the Rutgers Women's Basketball program from 2022-23 to 2025-26.
The players
Antonia Bates
A senior guard/forward who spent four seasons with the Rutgers Women's Basketball team.
Coquese Washington
The former head coach of the Rutgers Women's Basketball team, who was recently let go.
Gary Redus II
The new head coach of the Rutgers Women's Basketball team, who will look to rebuild the program with new players.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Bates' decision to enter the transfer portal is the first of what is expected to be several departures from the Rutgers Women's Basketball program this offseason, as new head coach Gary Redus II looks to rebuild the team with his own players.
