Hannah Coor, Kadey Lee McKay enter the transffer portal
Hannah Coor, Kadey Lee McKay enter the transffer portal
The transfer portal has seen an influx of Oklahoma Sooners over the last few days. Catcher Corri Hicks entered the portal on Tuesday and was followed by outfielder Maya Bland on Wednesday. On Thursday, true freshman infielder Kadey Lee McKay and junior outfielder Hannah Coor reportedly entered the portal as well.
McKay had just five at-bats for the Sooners in 2025. She was 1-for-5 with a run scored.
The biggest loss to the portal thus far is arguably Coor, who was a regular part of the Oklahoma outfield. In 23 games, Coor hit .329 with two home runs, 15 RBIs, and 10 runs scored. She proved to be a strong defensive presence in centerfield.
The Sooners are bringing back a significant part of their roster in 2025, including outfielders Kasidi Pickering and Abigale Dayton. There are high expectations for true freshman Tia Milloy to become a significant part of the Oklahoma lineup next year.
The Sooners are also adding the No. 1 player in the 2025 recruiting class, outfielder Kai Minor, to the roster. The Sooners are also bringing in the No. 1 infielder in the class and No. 3 overall player, Lexi McDaniel. The Sooners will add talent in their 2025 recruiting class, but you can also expect the Sooners to be active in the transfer portal as well.
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