The NCAA Women’s Basketball Transfer Deal Is…

As players began to enter the transfer portal in late March, our initial rankings were almost exclusively based on talent. Now that we know where so many key players are headed, potential impact and fit become prominent factors in how the rankings are shaped.

And that’s why there’s a change at the top.

Georgia Amoore has the best résumé of any transfer this offseason and was No. 1 for the first few iterations.

But Kiki Iriafen’s transfer to USC should have a bigger impact than Amoore’s move to Kentucky, especially when Talia von Oelhoffen is also added to the mix for the Trojans.

More than 1,300 players entered the portal since it opened March 18. All college basketball transfers must be in the portal by May 1, and more decisions will be made.

Five players in these rankings, as well as many more who garnered consideration, still haven’t picked their next school.