Toledo Announces 2026 Women’s Basketball Transfer Class

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo women's basketball program recently signed five student-athletes in the 2026 transfer class, bringing depth and talent to the Glass City as the program turns its focus to the 2026-27 season.

The Rockets welcome three guards and two forwards to the program, having picked up guard Reagan Wilson (Iowa State), guard Natiah Nelson (DePaul), forward Kiera Edmonds (Boston College), guard Jyah LoVett and forward Judit Oliva Fernandez (Long Beach State) from the portal.

Combined, the five transfers have played nearly 300 games, totaled over 1,500 points and grabbed over 800 rebounds in their college basketball careers.

The newest Rockets will begin competing for Toledo in the 2026-27 season, which will be Head Coach Ginny Boggess' third leading the Rockets. Toledo is coming off back-to-back MAC Tournament Championship Game appearances.

"This portal class allowed our staff to address some immediate needs and add depth at crucial positions as we strive to bring a championship to Toledo," said Boggess. "These five young women are perfect fits for our style of play and exemplify the Blue Collar, Gold Standard we strive to recruit. They understand the high expectations and bring an unwavering enthusiasm and competitiveness to the court and classroom. They'll elevate not only our program but all of Team Toledo and I know our fans are going to love watching them play."

Introducing Toledo's 2026 transfer class:

Reagan Wilson | Guard | Jr. | 5-8 | Noblesville, Ind./Noblesville | Iowa State

Wilson saw action in 59 games as a Cyclone, including three starts. She has 125 career points, 45 career rebounds, 52 assists and 18 steals in 594 career minutes. Wilson reached double figures three times. She shot 35.6% (26-for-73) from three-point range. She was an Academic All-Rookie, Commissioner's Honor Roll and Academic All-Big 12 Team selection at Iowa State.

At Noblesville High School, Wilson was a two-time all-state and three-time all-conference and all-county selection. She was also selected to play in the Indiana Girls All-Star game as a senior. Noblesville won sectionals three times. Wilson also competed in track & field, reaching the 2021 state championships in the 4x400 relay.

Boggess on Wilson: "Reagan Wilson is a combo guard who will thrive in our system. She brings a tremendous level of leadership, confidence, and competitiveness every single day, and her ability to knock down threes and stretch the floor addresses an immediate need. Reagan is a relentless worker and proven winner at every level. We're excited about the experience and toughness she adds."

Natiah Nelson | Guard | Jr. | 5-9 | Toledo, Ohio/Columbus Africentric Early College | DePaul

Nelson returns home to Toledo after two seasons at DePaul, playing 58 games and making 33 starts. As a sophomore in 2025-26, Nelson played 32 and started 29 games, averaging 8.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. She shot 46.1% from the field last season. Nelson has scored in double figures 15 times during her career, including 21 against Seton Hall on Feb. 14, 2026. She opened the 2025-26 season with a 13-point, 15-rebound double-double against Valparaiso.

Nelson was a 1,000-point scorer in her high school career and lead Africentric to two Division III state titles. She was recognized with all-state, all-district and all-city first-team honors, and was also a state Player of the Year nominee from the Columbus Dispatch.

Boggess on Nelson: "Natiah Nelson brings an infectious energy and competitive spirit that immediately elevates everyone around her. She plays with tremendous toughness and pride on the defensive end, and her ability to rebound and play-make as a downhill attacker will have a major impact on our program. Natiah's motor, passion, and team-first mentality make her an outstanding addition. We are excited to welcome her back home."

Kiera Edmonds | Forward | R-Jr. | 6-2 | Brooklyn, N.Y./Brooklyn & Law Tech | Boston College

Edmonds spent one season at Boston College, totaling 50 points and 70 rebounds in 24 games. She shot 20-of-39 (52.6%) from the field and tallied a season-high seven rebounds twice. Before BC, Edmonds spent the 2024-25 season at Houston and the 2023-24 campaign at Wagner. At Wagner as a freshman, she was named to the NEC All-Rookie Team, leading the team with 9.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during conference play, including 11.0 points and 9.0 rebounds on 50.0% shooting over the team's list 11 contests. Edmonds had four double-doubles and six double-figure rebounding outings with Wagner.

She attended Brooklyn Law & Tech for high school, where she averaged 17.4 points as a senior. Edmonds was a two-time all-state selection and a two-time city champion in high school.

Boggess on Edmonds: "Kiera Edmonds has the skill set, physicality, and experience to become a double-double machine at UT. She impacts the game on both ends of the floor with her ability to score around the basket, rebound at a high level, and compete possession after possession. Kiera's range and versatility make her an exciting addition and we believe her best basketball is still ahead of her."

Jyah LoVett | Guard | Sr. | 5-8 | San Gabriel, Calif./Bella Vista College Prep | Arizona State

LoVett started her career at San Jose State before playing two seasons with Arizona State. LoVett was one of six players for ASU to play all 35 games in the 2025-26 season. She averaged 4.9 points and 1.7 rebounds, along with 47 assists and 45 steals last season. She helped the Sun Devils reach the NCAA Tournament last year. As a freshman with SJSU, the California native averaged 14.6 points, twice scoring her career high of 26 points, and was named to the Mountain West All-Freshman Team. For her career, LoVett has shot 40.5% from the field, 32.6% from three and 81.2% from the free throw line. In over 2,000 career minutes, LoVett has 698 career points, 182 rebounds, 164 assists, 114 career steals and has made 257 field goals.

In high school, LoVett was named the Los Angeles Times' Freshman of the Year in 2019 and to the 2019 Division IV-AA First Team. She scored 61 points in a game, becoming the 18th player in state women's basketball history to score 60 in a game.

Boggess on LoVett: "Jyah Lovett is an elite offensive talent with the ability to score at all three levels and create opportunities for the players around her. She has a tremendous feel for the game, can make plays off the bounce, and has the vision and unselfishness to elevate her teammates. Jyah is a willing and able two-way player who brings NCAA Tournament experience to our squad."

Judit Oliva Fernandez | Forward | R-Jr. | 6-2 | El Prat De Llobregat, Spain/Unstitut Salvador Dali | Long Beach State

After redshirting at South Florida in 2023-24, Fernandez played 26 games for LBSU in 2024-25, before playing 18 contests with 15 starts in 2025-26. She made big jumps from the 2024-25 to 2025-26 campaigns, averaging 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists, while leading the Beach with 28 blocks last year. She scored in double figures four times last season, including double-doubles against Cal Poly and Hope International.

Fernandez competed at the club and international level with Spain. She averaged 17.2 points in the 2022 FIBA U17 3x3 and 18.1 points at the U18 3x3 level. Fernandez competed for Barca for club, averaging 11 points and 7.3 rebounds in the Spanish Championship to help her team claim the silver medal.

Boggess on Fernandez: "Judit Oliva brings tremendous defensive versatility and high-level international experience to our front court. Her ability to guard multiple positions, protect the rim, and change shots with her timing and instincts makes her a difference-maker on the defensive end. Judit's shot-blocking presence and IQ are a perfect match to our style of play, and we're excited to welcome her."

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