Editor’s Note: This article was first published April 6 and will be updated throughout the women’s basketball offseason.
Since Virginia women’s basketball decided to part ways with Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, the program is currently steeped in a valley of uncertainty ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Cavaliers’ recent NCAA Tournament Cinderella run could have positioned Virginia as a prime destination for top talent looking to join Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton’s program, distinguished by its impressive revival.
However, now that Virginia has entered a new chapter past Agugua-Hamilton’s tenure, massive leadership and cultural changes will define the direction of the upcoming season.
This tracker will follow all portal pickups, departures and other offseason moves.
April 6: Breona Hurd — departure
Per On3, 6-foot-2 sophomore forward Breona Hurd is entering the portal.
The four-star prospect averaged 3.6 points per game in her second season at Virginia, appearing in 23 games. Hurd was sidelined for over a month with a midseason injury.
In her freshman season, she averaged 9.4 points and five rebounds per game, notable for her scoring versatility and high-volume rebounding. — Sofie Keppler, Senior Associate
April 6: Gabby White — departure
Virginia’s top freshman from 2025-26 is entering the portal, per On3.
In her first collegiate season, White saw action in 33 of a possible 34 games. She averaged 6.2 points per game, but contributed in all facets of play. White tied for third among Virginia’s total assist leaders and also ranked fourth in offensive rebounds. She accomplished these feats by playing an average of just 15 minutes per game.
With a diverse skill set and a 2025 McDonald's All-American nomination out of high school, White could become a valued portal target for several high-major programs. — Xander Tilock, Senior Writer
April 6: Kymora Johnson — departure
The Charlottesville native and superstar All-American honorable mention junior guard Kymora Johnson is entering the transfer portal, per On3.
The two-time First Team All-ACC guard led the Cavaliers in scoring and assists in the 2025-26 season with 19.5 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game, playing all 34 games.
The five-star recruit has proven the ultimate X-factor for Virginia women’s basketball — both in talent and stardom. Johnson spearheaded the program back to the limelight in the Cavaliers’ historic postseason run this March. — Sofie Keppler, Senior Associate
April 4: Sa’Myah Smith — departure
Junior forward Sa’Myah Smith is entering the portal, as announced April 4.
A versatile 6-foot-2 forward, Smith appeared in 22 games while averaging eight points and seven rebounds in 2025-26. She faced a year of notable adversity, beginning her journey as a Cavalier in recovery from knee surgery and bearing the loss of two family members throughout the season.
Smith spent the first three years of her collegiate career at LSU before transferring to Virginia in 2025-26.
Smith cited the coaching change and uncertainty behind her decision in an Instagram post on her personal account. — Sofie Keppler, Senior Associate
April 3: Olivia McGhee — departure
Junior guard Olivia McGhee shared plans to enter the transfer portal April 3 via a post on her personal Instagram account.
McGhee, a 6-foot-2 guard, appeared in four games in the 2025-26 season, missing most of the season due to an ankle injury.
The four-star recruit and McDonald’s All-America nominee averaged 7.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game and appeared in 31 games in her sophomore season. She is the first player to hit the portal. — Sofie Keppler, Senior Associate
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