Former TCU Guard Donovyn Hunter Commits to UCLA Women's Basketball Team

TCU Guard Donovyn Hunter Transfers to UCLA Women's Basketball Team The UCLA women's basketball team received a commitment from former TCU guard Donovyn Hunter on Monday.

Hunter announced her decision on Instagram, where she posted a picture of herself smiling in a UCLA jersey. She is the third transfer to join the team. Hunter, who is 6 feet tall, started every game for TCU during the last season.

1 assists per game. 7% of her 3-pointers that season.

Background on Hunter's College Career Donovyn Hunter was a teammate of UCLA forward Timea Gardiner at Oregon State during the 2023-24 season.

She transferred to TCU before the 2024-25 season. Hunter will have one season of remaining eligibility at UCLA. 81 assist-to-turnover ratio. She was among the Big 12 Conference leaders in assist-to-turnover ratio as a sophomore.

Hunter, who previously played with UCLA's Timea Gardiner at Oregon State, will join her at UCLA for one final season of eligibility.

TCU's Recent NCAA Tournament Performance The TCU women's basketball team advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament last season.

TCU lost to South Carolina in the Elite Eight. On March 30, 2026, Donovyn Hunter of the TCU Horned Frogs drove to the basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the Elite Eight at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

UCLA's Transfer Portal Strategy Elina Aarnisalo is a former North Carolina point guard who joined UCLA.

Bonnie Deas is a former Arkansas guard who joined UCLA. Coach Cori Close is expected to add at least two more players to the UCLA women's basketball team.

“Coach Cori Close stated she is targeting five additions via the transfer portal to bolster the Bruins' roster for the upcoming season.”