Tracking the Colorado Buffaloes women’s basketball transfer portal

Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance and heading into her 11th season, head coach JR Payne navigates her third transfer portal. (Photo by Christian Blanco/Sko Buffs Sports)

It’s retention season. 

Fresh off their fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in five years, the Colorado Buffaloes are looking to keep the momentum going while improving their roster. 

The offseason got off to a rough start for Colorado with the departure of last season’s leading scorer, guard Desiree Wooten, and forward Tabitha Betson. However, there are many intriguing names in the 1,200-player portal, leading to many potential Buffaloes.

So far, the Buffaloes have added four transfers while retaining seven from last season. The past two seasons, Colorado has only had four returners.

So, here’s your one-stop shop to keep tabs on every player coming, going and staying in Colorado. 

Current Roster (13 players)

PG: Kennedy Sanders, MeCailin Marshall, Brooke Walker

SG: Zyanna Walker, Maeve McErlane, Aniya' Foy

SF: Claire O'Connor, Cail Jahnke

PF: Logyn Greer, Kira Reynolds

C: Sophie Zadel, Jade Crook, Anete Adler

This article will be updated.

Incoming

Forward Anete Adler, senior

Former Boston College Terrier Anete Adler is Colorado's fifth transfer and 13th player on its roster (Photo by Eliza Nuestro/BU Athletics)

Colorado locked down its front court for 2026. Forward Anete Adler transferred from Boston University to the Buffaloes April 18. In her senior season, she averaged 15.4 points and 6.0 rebounds, while shooting at a 50% clip. She was also a defensive menace, stuffing 1.8 shots per game, the highest mark in the Patriot League. Her play earned her Patriot League All-Defensive and second team honors.

Forward Kira Reynolds, freshman

Former UT Arlington forward is the first front court transfer for Colorado. (Photo via UT Arlington Athletics)

Colorado's front court secured its future. The 6-foot-4 rising sophomore led UT Arlington in points (13.0), rebounds (7.9) and blocks (2.4). Her play earned her All-WAC freshmen team honors. She should will slot right into the Buffaloes front court that saw three forwards transfer.

Guard Brooke Walker, sophomore

Former Utah Ute, Brooke Walker, was the third transfer for the Buffaloes. (Photo via Utah Athletics)

Walker adds to the Buffs' Big 12 experience after spending two seasons with Utah. Last season, she averaged 5.1 points, 3,2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 27 games. The 5-foot-9 guard had Colorado in her final three before committing to Utah.

Guard Aniya' Foy, freshman

Former Kansas State Wildcat Foy was the first of three Buffs to join the Buffs on April 14. Although she averaged 4.3 points and 2.1 rebounds, she made her mark when it mattered. During the Wildcats Big 12 Tournament run, she scored 12 and 11 points in back-to-back games. She will be a rising sophomore in a deep guard room for the Buffs.

Guard Mecailin Marshall, freshman

Former Tulane guard Mecailin Marshall is the first transfer for the Colorado Buffaloes. (Photo via Tulane Athletics)

The Buffaloes stole a diamond. The reigning American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, announced she would be joining the Buffaloes on Saturday. The 5-foot-10 Texan averaged 10.5 points on 38.4% from the field. In just her fourth collegiate game, she dropped 20 points against No. 5-ranked LSU, leading to her career high of 34 in February. She will slide in as the replacement for guard Desiree Wooten with three years left of eligibility.

Outgoing

Guard Erianna Gooden, freshman

Freshman Guard Erianna Gooden is the second freshman to enter the transfer portal for the Colorado Buffaloes. (Photo by Kekoa Brown/Sko Buffs Sports)

Colorado takes another hit to their freshman group, with the departure of Gooden. As a former four-star prospect, Gooden earned limited minutes in a crowded guard room, averaging just 1.9 points per game. Although she didn't stuff the stat sheet, she earned valuable minutes with the Buffaloes.

Forward Isa Hämäläinen, freshman

Isa Hämäläinen saw action in just five games last season. (Photo by Remi Krupinski/Sko Buffs Sports)

The Luxembourger made five appearances in her freshman season with Colorado. All five were in non-conference play. She’ll be looking for a better opportunity elsewhere, averaging just 2.6 minutes per appearance.

Center JoJo Nworie, graduate

JoJo Nwoire has had an up-and-down collegiate career, spending time at Southern Idaho and Texas Tech. (Photo by Coleton Tanner/Sko Buffs Sports)

Nworie spent two seasons with the Buffaloes and appeared in 24 games. The 6-foot-5 Nigerian averaged 1.8 points and 1.1 rebounds per game on 4.5 minutes per appearance. She has one year left of eligibility.

Forward Tabitha Betson, sophomore

Forward Tabitha Betson announced her entry to the transfer portal on April 5, 2026. (Photo by Christian Blanco/Sko Buffs Sports)

Betson had an up-and-down two years with the Buffaloes after earning preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors in 2024. Betson averaged 5.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in two seasons with the Buffaloes. After her freshman season, she returned to Australia, but re-joined the Buffaloes mid-season in December. She’ll have three years of eligibility remaining.

Guard Desiree Wooten, redshirt junior

Desiree Wooten was the first Buff to enter the transfer portal on April 5, 2026. (Photo by Christian Blanco/Sko Buffs Sports)

In her lone season with Colorado, Wooten made her mark. Off the bench, she led the Buffs in scoring and assists, averaging 13.4 points and 2.6 dimes per game. She earned an All-Big 12 honorable mention, with one year of eligibility remaining.

Returners

Forward Logyn Greer, freshman

Greer is the last pending returner to rejoin the Buffaloes for 2026. The 6-foot-4 freshman started in 17 games, being named to the Big 12's All-Freshman team. She averaged 9.2 points on 44.5% shooting alongside five rebounds. The Pennsylvanian will gain more playing time this season, as she is the only returning forward with significant minutes in 2025.

Forward Claire O'Connor, junior

Former Gonzaga Bulldog returns to Colorado after spending last season injured. (Photo by Kellen McFarland/Sko Buffs Sports)

Colorado's sharpshooter returns. Although O'Connor only suited up for eight games before injury for the Buffaloes, her debut showed flashes. In her first game with the Buffs, she tallied 11 points on 50% shooting while knocking down a trey ball. In her time with the Bulldogs, she was second on the team in 3-point percentage. She adds to the Buffaloes length and depth in the frontcourt, with two years of eligibility.

Center Sophie Zadel, freshman

Zadel appeared in 18 games her freshman year, averaging 6.5 minutes per appearance. She announced her return to the Buffaloes on April 6 and could earn valuable minutes in their depleted frontcourt.

Guard Maeve McErlane, red-shirt junior

Maeve McErlane stepped into a larger role with the Buffs, earning 23 starts. (Photo by Kainoa Hiatt/Sko Buffs Sports)

The former DePaul transfer started 23 games last season for the Buffaloes in 2025, stepping up with injuries in the backcourt. She averaged 1.3 points and assists in 14.3 minutes per game. She returns for her final season. 

Guard Kennedy Sanders, redshirt sophomore

Kennedy Sanders played in just 10 games for the Buffaloes before suffering season-ending hip surgery. (Photo by Tyler Philips/Sko Buffs Sports)

Before suffering season-ending hip surgery, Sanders averaged 9.3 points across 10 games. She is one of the longest tenured Buffs, and if given a medical waiver for 2025, she could still have two years of eligibility left.

Center Jade Crook, freshman

The 6-foot-3 Australian appeared in 33 games with the Buffaloes, making one start. She showed flashes of offensive firepower last season, with nine points against Utah on 57% shooting. Crook averaged 3.1 points and two rebounds and should compete for a starting spot in the frontcourt.

Guard Zyanna Walker, red-shirt junior

Zyanna Walker has transferred twice, first from Louisville and then from Kansas State. (Photo by Christian Blanco/Sko Buffs Sports)

Walker is one of the biggest returners for the Buffaloes. She was second on the team in scoring, with 11.3 points on 42.3% shooting and should stay at her starting role. She is entering her senior season.