TCU Women's Basketball Lands First Transfer Portal Commit

Mark Campbell makes an early splash with the addition of former Stanford forward Lara Somfai.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:03pm

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TCU women's basketball has landed its first major addition of the 2026 offseason, securing a commitment from former Stanford forward Lara Somfai. Somfai, a five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American, played her freshman season at Stanford in 2025-26 and earned ACC All-Freshman Team honors. She will provide an immediate boost to the Horned Frogs' frontcourt as they look to replace several key departures through the transfer portal.

Why it matters

The addition of Somfai is a significant early win for TCU head coach Mark Campbell, who is tasked with rebuilding his roster after the Horned Frogs lost several key contributors from their back-to-back Elite Eight teams. Somfai's proven production and high-level pedigree make her a valuable piece as TCU aims to maintain its status as one of the top programs in the Big 12 Conference.

The details

Somfai, a 6-3 forward from Mór, Hungary, graduated from IMG Academy in 2025 as a five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American. In her lone season at Stanford, she started 32 games, averaged 10.8 points on 40% shooting, and 9.1 rebounds per game. She was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and earned USWBA National Freshman of the Week honors on Nov. 25. Somfai will look to provide a similar impact at TCU, where she could be a key replacement for the departing First Team All-Big 12 forward Marta Suarez.

  • Somfai played her freshman season at Stanford in 2025-26.
  • Somfai committed to TCU on April 8, 2026.

The players

Lara Somfai

A 6-3 forward who played her freshman season at Stanford in 2025-26, earning ACC All-Freshman Team honors and averaging 10.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

Mark Campbell

The head coach of the TCU women's basketball team, who landed Somfai as his first major transfer portal addition of the 2026 offseason.

Marta Suarez

A First Team All-Big 12 forward for TCU who finished her collegiate eligibility this season, leaving a void that Somfai could help fill.

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What they’re saying

“BREAKING: Stanford transfer Lara Somfai has committed to TCU, she told @On3. The 6-3 freshman averaged 10.8 ppg and 9.1 rpg this season.”

— Talia Goodman, Reporter

What’s next

TCU is expected to continue being active in the transfer portal as they look to replace seven graduating seniors and four players who entered the portal. The Horned Frogs will be particularly focused on finding a replacement for starting guard Donovyn Hunter, who was a key two-way player for the team over the past two seasons.

The takeaway

The addition of Lara Somfai gives TCU a proven frontcourt piece with high-level experience and production, providing an important early boost as the Horned Frogs work to rebuild their roster through the transfer portal. Somfai's commitment signals that TCU remains a destination program capable of landing top talent, even after the departures of several key contributors.