What will Northwestern WBB’s new transfers bring to the program?

CLEMSON, SC - FEBRUARY 08: Boston College Eagles guard Lily Carmody (8) during a women's college basketball game between the Boston College Eagles and the Clemson Tigers on February 8, 2026 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S. C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Out with the old, in with the new.

The Carla Berube era of Northwestern women’s hoops is underway, and that signifies immense change. From the roster makeup, to the style of play, to even the locker room culture, Berube’s combination of youth and experience will bring a breath of fresh air into Welsh-Ryan Arena. Berube has stressed the importance of the transfer portal in building a program, so it’s no surprise that she has already signed four new players.

When looking for potential Wildcats, she said in her introductory presser that she expects players to “[Compete] at the highest level and [get] a world-class education. ” When describing her intended style of play, Berube said, “We’re going to be physical and we’re going to be relentless. ”​ Thus, being a hard-working student-athlete and having a physical play style are non-negotiable attributes for Berube when looking for players in the portal.

Combine this with the fact that NU’s roster lacks size after the departures of Grace Sullivan and Tayla Thomas, and you have a baseline of the players that Berube wants in the portal. Here is how Northwestern’s four transfers fit this mold: Camdyn Nelson: 5-foot-8 sophomore guard from Syracuse Nelson was the first transfer Northwestern signed this offseason. A splashy signing for Berube, Nelson is a former four-star recruit and Gatorade Player of the Year winner out of Connecticut.