Michigan women's basketball team faces a setback as leading scorer Laila Phelia enters the transfer portal, placing a "do not contact" tag, after three seasons with the Wolverines.

By the Numbers
  • Freshman season: Phelia scored 8.8 points per game in 22.9 minutes per contest, playing in 29 games and starting 14
  • Sophomore season: Despite injuries, she increased her scoring average from 8.8 to 16.7, and improved her field goal and 3-point shooting percentages
State of Play
  • Michigan women's basketball team faces the loss of a senior leader and top player in Laila Phelia
  • Despite promising recruiting, the departure of Phelia will present a significant challenge for the team
Bottom Line

The Michigan women's basketball team suffers a blow as Laila Phelia, the leading scorer, exits the program, leaving a void that will be difficult to fill despite incoming recruiting talent.