Zam Jones and Carys Baker join Louisville women's basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Louisville women's basketball adds transfers Zam Jones from NC State and Carys Baker from Virginia Tech. Coach Jeff Walz emphasizes the importance of fit over replacing existing players in his transfer strategy. Jones averaged 14.9 points and 3.8 assists last season, while Baker contributed 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. Both are expected to play significant roles in the upcoming season as they help fill voids left by departing players.
- •Louisville adds Zam Jones from NC State and Carys Baker from Virginia Tech.
- •Jones averaged 14.9 points and 3.8 assists last season.
- •Baker contributed 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds last year.
- •Jones expected to be primary ball-handler; Baker fills void left by Laura Ziegler.
- •Both players performed well against Louisville last season.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — How ACC transfers Zam Jones, Carys Baker fit in with Louisville WBB
"Louisville Cardinals coach Jeff Walz explains his transfer portal strategy and how newcomers Zam Jones and Carys Baker fit UofL women's basketball.
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