June 17, 2025
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Trio of Kentucky Women’s Basketball players enter transfer portal

With the season ending on Sunday for Kentucky, three players have since entered the transfer portal.

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team saw a shakeup on Tuesday as three players officially entered the transfer portal following the team’s second-round exit from the NCAA Tournament.

According to On3’s Talia Goodman, 6-foot-7 center Clara Silva has entered the portal with a “do not contact” tag, indicating she likely already has a destination in mind. The Portugal native played in all 31 games for Kentucky this season, averaging four points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 56.5% from the field. Silva, a promising rim protector, will have three years of eligibility remaining at her next school.

Shortly after Silva’s announcement, junior guard Saniah Tyler also entered the portal, according to Phoenix Stevens. Tyler played a rotational role for the Wildcats this season, averaging 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game. While her role was limited, she brought experience and depth to Kentucky’s backcourt.

Additionally, freshman guard Tanah Becker has decided to transfer, a source confirmed with Stevens at KSR. The 6-foot-1 guard originally committed to Kentucky under former head coach Kyra Elzy but saw minimal playing time in her first season. Becker appeared in just four games, averaging 1.8 points per contest.

These departures signal potential roster changes for Kentucky heading into next season. With head coach Kenny Brooks set to hit the transfer portal again, the Wildcats will look to reload and build upon their NCAA Tournament appearance.

 

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