Cowgirl basketball head coach, Jacie Hoyt, has had a needed hot start via the transfer portal as three great scorers are now headed to Stillwater in Weeter, Brueggeman, Sneed and McGill
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State women’s basketball is in somewhat of a rebuild mode under head coach Jacie Hoyt following a wave of departures after the 2025-26 season.
With only guard Stailee Heard returning as a key piece from last year’s roster, Hoyt has turned to the transfer portal to retool with proven talent, experience, and scoring punch into the Cowgirls lineup.
The newest additions include former five-star point guard LA Sneed from Utah, sharpshooting wing Ellie Brueggemann from Lindenwood, dynamic SEC standout Liv McGill from Florida, and Division II National Player of the Year Talexa Weeter from Fort Hays State.
While all four bolster the backcourt, the spotlight now shines on Brueggemann and McGill for their proven production, complemented perfectly by Sneed’s elite facilitation and Weeter’s scoring ability. This group positions the Cowgirls for a potentially explosive offense in the 2026-27 Big 12 season.
Ellie Brueggemann - the Oklahoma native brings her elite shooting back home
Ellie Brueggemann, a 5-11 guard and Owasso, Oklahoma native, is the local product who played her high school basketball at Lincoln Christian in Tulsa. She was a standout there before heading to Lindenwood University (in the Ohio Valley Conference) for three highly productive seasons. Brueggemann announced her commitment to the Cowgirls on April 10, 2026, choosing OSU over interest from programs like Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska. She has one year of eligibility remaining and will bring instant familiarity to Gallagher-Iba Arena fans.
Her college career at Lindenwood was marked by consistency and growth. Brueggemann averaged double figures in scoring in each of her three seasons, starting nearly every game. As a junior in 2025-26, she started all 33 contests, posting career highs of 14.0 points and 3.1 assists per game while shooting an outstanding 49.4% from the field and 44% from three-point range, numbers that ranked among the nation’s best. She helped lead Lindenwood to a strong 25-8 record and earned All-OVC First Team honors in back to back seasons. Over her career, she has been a reliable three level scorer with strong efficiency.
On the court, Brueggemann has the modern wing/guard prototype; excellent size for her position combined with elite long-range shooting. She thrives as a catch and shoot threat off screens, but she also has the handle and footwork to create her own shot with pull ups and step backs. Her high free throw percentage and ability to facilitate make her more than just a specialist. E.B. can stretch defenses, open driving lanes for teammates, and provide spacing in Hoyt’s up tempo system. For the new look Cowgirls, Brueggemann will be a critical floor-spacer who punishes over helps and gives OSU a reliable perimeter threat. Her home state roots, work ethic, and championship pedigree from high school will add leadership and energy to a young roster rebuilding under Hoyt.
Liv McGill: SEC baller brings big time scoring to Stillwater
On April 14, 2026, Oklahoma State landed one of the portal’s top prizes when Liv McGill, a 5-9 guard from Minnesota (Hopkins High School and former McDonald’s All-American), committed from Florida. McGill spent her first two college seasons with the Gators, exploding in her sophomore year (2025-26). She started all 31 games, averaging 22.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 2.6 steals per game while playing a whopping 37.2 minutes per contest. She set single season program records for points and scoring average, posted multiple 30-point games, earned All-SEC First Team honors, and received AP All-America Honorable Mention. She has two years of eligibility remaining.
McGill’s playing style is that of a high-usage, do it all combo guard who can dominate on both ends. She is a crafty ball handler who creates her own shot off the dribble, attacks the rim relentlessly, and finishes through contact while rocking elite vision as a facilitator. Though not primarily a volume three point shooter, she excels in mid range creation, transition play, and drawing defenders to set up teammates. Her perimeter defense and steal rate add two-way value.
In Jacie Hoyt’s system, which emphasizes pace, skill, and connectivity, McGill will serve as the engine. She’s a proven SEC level scorer who can orchestrate the offense, create mismatches, and elevate those around her with kick outs and lobs. Her toughness and scoring brings immediate credibility and winning experience to a program hungry to get back to “The Dance” and continue “dancing”.
LA Sneed goes from conference foe to Cowgirl friend
The Cowgirls also add LA Sneed, a 5-6 former five-star point guard from Utah. The San Antonio native and highly ranked recruit played her freshman season (2025-26) with the Utes in the Big 12, appearing in 32 games with 16 starts. She averaged 6.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists per game while earning All-Big 12 Freshman Team honors. Sneed brings elite true point guard skills, vision, and three years of remaining eligibility, adding depth and playmaking to the backcourt.
Talexa Weeter could be the anchor
The Cowgirls also added Talexa Weeter, the 6-0 guard and NCAA Division II National Player of the Year from Fort Hays State. Weeter led all of Division II in scoring at 27.5 points per game (the highest in both DI and DII), added 8.9 rebounds, shot nearly 40% from three, and posted multiple 40+ point games. Her arrival rounds out an elite group of scorers.
Together with returning guard Stailee Heard, the combination of Brueggemann (who shot over 40% from three), Weeter (who led all of DII in scoring), and McGill (who averaged 22+ points per game) bodes extremely well for the Cowgirl offense going into the 2026-27 season.
This group offers diverse threats with perimeter bombing from Brueggemann, versatile creation and interior scoring from McGill, inside out dominance from Weeter, and Heard’s experienced reliability, creating spacing, pace, and unguardable mismatches night after night.
Hoyt’s vision of a fast, skilled, and connected unit now has the talent to deliver. Oklahoma State fans have reason for optimism with the first three tranfers and more to come.