Can UConn women’s basketball still land a transfer portal post player? Three potential targets

Missing on Beers, a 6-foot-4 All-American out of Oregon State, was significant for the Huskies, especially because coach Geno Auriemma is famously picky when taking players out of the portal. The Huskies signed former Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen on Wednesday, the program’s first transfer addition since Lou Lopez-Senechal from Fairfield in 2022.

“I picked UConn because of the environment,” Chen said in a release. “The coaches and players made me feel extremely welcome. I am super excited about this upcoming year. I believe this place will push me to become a better version of myself both on and off the court.”

The transfer portal closed Wednesday, meaning no new players can enter their names while retaining eligibility for the 2024-25 season, and the caliber of talent Auriemma will want is running thin. USC picked up two of the best players in the portal in Stanford forward Kiki Iriafen and Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen, while standout Oregon forward Grace van Slooten landed at Ohio State alongside Kentucky forward Ajae Petty.