Opinions on the transfer portal are strong and varied, but say what you want: It has transformed April into arguably college basketball's second-most intriguing month.
Players who have entered and exited the portal over the past three weeks have changed the outlook for the 2026-27 season. Six teams that didn't make the April 5 edition of our Way-Too-Early Top 25 are now in after rebuilding their nearly depleted rosters, including reigning national champion UCLA and Elite Eight participant TCU. Portal movement also triggered a change at No. 1, where South Carolina has taken over as the favorite to win it all next April.
Women's way-too-early top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds
Players who have entered and exited the portal over the past three weeks have changed the outlook for the 2026-27 season. Six teams that didn't make the April 5 edition of our Way-Too-Early Top 25 are now in after rebuilding their nearly depleted rosters, including reigning national champion UCLA and Elite Eight participant TCU. Portal movement also triggered a change at No. 1, where South Carolina has taken over as the favorite to win it all next April.
Women's way-too-early top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds