Michigan Basketball Loses Star Player Laila Phelia to Transfer Portal
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
- 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
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.
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