Ohio State women’s basketball focuses on recruiting instead of transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Ohio State women’s basketball team has taken a different approach this offseason, shifting focus from the transfer portal to recruiting top talent, targeting 2027 recruit Sydney Mobley. Head coach Kevin McGuff has not pursued any transfer players despite past reliance on them, maintaining a strong roster with eight of eleven players returning. The Buckeyes lost only one starter, guard Chance Gray, who was a key contributor last season. As the offseason continues, the team’s strategy appears centered on developing existing players and high school recruits in light of NCAA eligibility changes that affect future competition.
- •Ohio State focuses on high school recruit Sydney Mobley.
- •The team has not added players from the transfer portal this year.
- •Head coach Kevin McGuff maintains a strong returning roster.
- •The only notable departure is guard Chance Gray.
- •NCAA changes could influence future recruitments.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Behind the quiet Ohio State women’s basketball transfer portal season
"The Buckeyes talked to players in the portal, but decided to put all their attention into the top recruit in Ohio
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