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BYU women’s basketball has its first transfer portal departure of the offseason

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Brigham Young guard Marya Hudgins (23) looks to shoot the ball guarded by Washington State guard Mackenzie Chatfield (8) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Tyler Tate Just hours after BYU’s season ended in the WBIT championship game, the Cougars lost one of their veteran players to the portal.

Junior forward Marya Hudgins will transfer out of BYU, she announced Thursday in an Instagram post. “l am convinced we are placed in certain positions when we need them most,” Hudgins wrote. “God knew I needed BYU for many reasons and these past two years here have been nothing but pure bliss.

Being able to wear BYU across my chest is something I will always be so proud of. ” BYU guard Marya Hudgins has entered the transfer portal via her IG. https://t.

co/fiqZzNtNQc pic. twitter. com/shhrQgz7qU — Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) April 2, 2026 In two seasons at BYU, Hudgins appeared in 34 games for the Cougars and averaged 8.

1 points and 4. 9 rebounds on 39% total shooting. Each of her campaigns in Provo ended prematurely due to injuries, however, as she played in just seven contests in 2024-25 and had most recently been sidelined since mid-February 2026.