After No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball’s worst ending to a season since 2009-10, head coach Brenda Frese knew changes were necessary.
The transfer portal has risen to prominence in recent years, but the Terps had not taken full advantage of it. That started to affect its standing as a national powerhouse.
Last season, Maryland added only one transfer: Jakia Brown-Turner from N.C. State. Brown-Turner was one of Maryland’s most impactful players, averaging 13.5 points per game, the second-most on the team. But the lack of further transfer additions aided a disappointing season.
Building pressure forced Frese to take action.