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The Wisconsin women's basketball program experienced another round of transfer departures this past week.
The movement began when superstar forward Serah Williams and center Carter McCray elected to each enter the transfer portal on March 12. The two combined for nearly half of Wisconsin's scoring production during the 2024-25 season, departing after a campaign that included a 13-17 overall record and 4-14 mark in Big Ten play.
Since then, Wisconsin freshman guard Gracie Grzesk, junior guard Ronnie Porter, sophomore forward Tessa Grady and sophomore guard D'Yanis Jimenez have all joined Williams and McCray in the portal. Grzesk, who saw limited action in one year with the Badgers, committed to Green Bay on Sunday.
Of those four recent entrants, Porter's departure is the most notable. The 2024 Big Ten Honorable Mention guard started in all 29 contests for the Badgers during the 2024-25 season, averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 32.6 minutes of action per appearance.
Porter also registered 10.6 points, 5.5 boards and 4.1 assists per game as a sophomore in 2023-24, an indication of her talent and ceiling.
Both Grady and Jimenez played bench roles for the 2024-25 Badgers. Both averaged under two points per game in limited playing time.
The Badgers have seen nine players depart after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, six via the portal and three to graduation. McCray, Williams and Porter accompanied guards Tess Myers and Natalie Leuzinger in the starting lineup. Both Myers and Leuzinger were celebrated on senior day, meaning Wisconsin's entire starting five will look different when the team takes the court for the 2025-26 season.
Not to mention, former head coach Marisa Moseley resigned after the season's conclusion. Athletic director Chris McIntosh is now tasked with filling that vacancy. Once McIntosh hires a new coach, expect the Badgers to begin their transfer pursuits.
UW declined a bid to participate in the WNIT following a tumultuous season. As of March 24, Wisconsin rosters just two veterans -- senior guard Lily Krahn and junior guard Leena Patibandla.
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin Women's Basketball Transfer Portal roster Update
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The movement began when superstar forward Serah Williams and center Carter McCray elected to each enter the transfer portal on March 12. The two combined for nearly half of Wisconsin's scoring production during the 2024-25 season, departing after a campaign that included a 13-17 overall record and 4-14 mark in Big Ten play.
Since then, Wisconsin freshman guard Gracie Grzesk, junior guard Ronnie Porter, sophomore forward Tessa Grady and sophomore guard D'Yanis Jimenez have all joined Williams and McCray in the portal. Grzesk, who saw limited action in one year with the Badgers, committed to Green Bay on Sunday.
Of those four recent entrants, Porter's departure is the most notable. The 2024 Big Ten Honorable Mention guard started in all 29 contests for the Badgers during the 2024-25 season, averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 32.6 minutes of action per appearance.
Porter also registered 10.6 points, 5.5 boards and 4.1 assists per game as a sophomore in 2023-24, an indication of her talent and ceiling.
Both Grady and Jimenez played bench roles for the 2024-25 Badgers. Both averaged under two points per game in limited playing time.
The Badgers have seen nine players depart after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, six via the portal and three to graduation. McCray, Williams and Porter accompanied guards Tess Myers and Natalie Leuzinger in the starting lineup. Both Myers and Leuzinger were celebrated on senior day, meaning Wisconsin's entire starting five will look different when the team takes the court for the 2025-26 season.
Not to mention, former head coach Marisa Moseley resigned after the season's conclusion. Athletic director Chris McIntosh is now tasked with filling that vacancy. Once McIntosh hires a new coach, expect the Badgers to begin their transfer pursuits.
UW declined a bid to participate in the WNIT following a tumultuous season. As of March 24, Wisconsin rosters just two veterans -- senior guard Lily Krahn and junior guard Leena Patibandla.
Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin Women's Basketball Transfer Portal roster Update
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