Texas Tech women's basketball adds five transfers for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Texas Tech women's basketball has signed five transfers for the upcoming 2026-27 season as part of a roster overhaul. Coach Krista Gerlich noted some players are experiencing a season-ending injury, while others, like Rhema Collins and Destinee Hooks, have shown early promise during workouts. The team, with only one returning player, is expected to blend seasoned transfers with six freshmen. Gerlich expressed optimism about the new group’s development and chemistry but acknowledged challenges in implementing her system.
- •Texas Tech signed five transfers, including Rhema Collins from FIU.
- •Kiki Smith suffered a season-ending injury during summer workouts.
- •Transfers include seasoned players like Destinee Hooks and Tahys Da Silva.
- •The team has one returning player, Jalynn Bristow, to help integrate newcomers.
- •Coach Krista Gerlich noted positive chemistry among the new roster.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Get to know Texas Tech women's basketball's 2026-27 transfers
"Texas Tech women's basketball signed five transfers for 2026-27. Here's Krista Gerlich's early assessment, including news on a season-ending injury.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAW•Nov 11, 2026, 1:30 AMGVSU women's basketball raises NCAA banner in home opener; Bisballe reaches milestone
NCAAW•Nov 10, 2026, 7:53 PMKiyomi McMiller earns AP National Player of the Week recognition
NCAAW•Nov 10, 2026, 4:25 PMOregon women's basketball drops shocker to Grand Canyon
NCAAW•Nov 10, 2026, 3:22 PMLSU women's basketball vs McNeese State how to watch
NCAAW•Nov 10, 2026, 12:47 PMIowa women's basketball holds steady in AP Top 25 rankings
NCAAW•Nov 10, 2026, 10:15 AMNebraska women's basketball ranked in AP Top 25