Timea Gardiner Transfers to UCLA from Oregon State
The former Oregon State forward joins UCLA's women's basketball team, bolstering their roster after a series of high-profile transfers.
- Timea Gardiner, an All-Pac-12 forward, announced her transfer to UCLA, joining other notable transfers including Charlisse Leger-Walker.
- Gardiner's move follows the disintegration of the Pac-12, with Oregon State transitioning to the WCC in various sports.
- During her sophomore year, Gardiner averaged 11.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game and was the Pac-12 sixth player of the year.
- UCLA, which is moving to the Big Ten, aims to strengthen its team after a Sweet 16 exit and the loss of Charisma Osborne to the WNBA.
- More Oregon State players are expected to announce their transfers, following an Elite Eight finish in the NCAA tournament.