USC’s Iriafen Heads List of Transfers in Women’s Basketball
Former Top Recruit Heads to SoCal After Time at UConn
Former top recruit Aaliyah Edwards has announced her transfer to the University of Southern California, making her one of the most talked about names on the women's basketball transfer market this offseason.
Edwards, a 6'3" forward from Canada, was ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2020 class by ESPN. She played at UConn for two seasons but was limited by injuries and inconsistency. Last season, she averaged just 3.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
Despite her struggles at UConn, Edwards is still seen as a high-potential player. She is a skilled scorer with a good outside shot and is also a strong rebounder. She is expected to make an immediate impact for USC, who lost three starters from last season's team.
Edwards is just one of a number of high-profile transfers who have joined USC this offseason. The Trojans have also added former All-American guard Jasmine Hernandez from Arizona and former top-10 recruit Kyra White from Georgia.
With the addition of these players, USC is now considered to be one of the favorites to win the Pac-12 Conference next season. The Trojans have a talented roster with a good mix of experience and youth and should be a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA Tournament.
Other Notable Transfers in Women's Basketball
In addition to Edwards, several other notable players have transferred schools this offseason.
- Caitlin Clark, the two-time Big Ten Player of the Year, transferred from Iowa to Indiana.
- Haley Jones, a two-time All-American, transferred from Stanford to Baylor.
- Diamond Miller, a former top-five recruit, transferred from Maryland to Georgia.
- Ashley Owusu, a former top-10 recruit, transferred from Maryland to Kentucky.
- Aisha Sheppard, a former All-American, transferred from Louisville to NC State.
These transfers are sure to shake up the women's basketball landscape next season. It will be interesting to see how these players perform in their new homes.
