Transfer portal losses leave Kansas State women's basketball with significant holes to fill

A week removed from one of the most successful seasons in program history, Kansas State women's basketball already was looking at a major roster overhaul heading into next year.

The Wildcats' 28-8 record left them just one victory short of the school record, and the NCAA Tournament run to the Sweet 16 was their first since 2002.

But with that success comes the loss of four senior starters and a top reserve, including a pair of honorable mention All-Americans. And now, to further complicate matters, four more players with remaining eligibility have entered the transfer portal in the past two days.

The most notable portal hits are starting sophomore guard Zyanna Walker and senior Brylee Glenn, who redshirted this year. Also gone are junior reserve forward Eliza Maupin and freshman guard Finley Ohnstad.

Walker, a Wichita native and 2023 transfer from Louisville, stepped into the starting lineup this season and averaged 8.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists after playing a key reserve role as a redshirt freshman last year. She also was named to the Big 12 all-defensive team, frequently guarding the opponent's top scorer.

Kansas State guard Zyanna Walker (1) tries to keep the ball away from Southern California's Talia von Oelhoffen (55) during their NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game last week in Spokane, Wash. Walker has entered the transfer portal after two years at K-State.

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