KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Campbell took over a program at TCU a few years ago that had won a single Big 12 game prior to his arrival, but he knew that the creation of the transfer portal provided him with a unique way to turn things around in a hurry.
He mined it for six players the first year, who helped the Horned Frogs win 21 games, and six more last year, including Hailey Van Lith, who helped lead TCU to a 34-4 record, Big 12 regular- and postseason titles, and a trip to the Elite Eight.
Campbell will be relying on another batch, highlighted by high-scoring guard Olivia Miles who transferred from Notre Dame, to keep the roll going.
“We've used the portal as well as anyone in the country. We've rebuilt it six players at a time,” Campbell said. “This season wasn't a rebuilt; it was a re