On April 8th, TCU women's basketball just landed a big transfer from Stanford, freshman forward, Laura Sumpai. This 6'3 Aussie powerhouse averaged 10.8 points and 9.1 rebounds for game last season, shooting 40.9% from the floor. She started all 32 games for the Cardinal, stepping right into the front court spot left by graduating all-Big 12 star, Marta Suarez. Now rebuilding after back-to-back elite eight runs, TCU sees Sumpai as a day-one starter alongside sophomore center Clara Silva, who put up nine points and 7.4 boards as a freshman.
Stanford finished 21 and 14 with her help, and she's ready to boost the Horned Frogs' rebounding game immediately. Fans are buzzing about her pedigree. She earned ACC All-Freshman honors, four Rookie of the Week nods, and even National Freshman of the Week from the USBWA. Born in Hungary, but raised in Australia after moving at age two, she honed her skills at IMG Academy in Florida before college.
Her high school resume screens elite, five-star recruit, McDonald's All-American, Jordan Brand Classic Pick, and Nike Hoof Summit World Team member. Internationally, she's repped Australia in four tournaments, leading them to fifth at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup with 14.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. This move sets TCU up strong for a deeper run, pairing raw talent with experience. Keep an eye on the Frogs this offseason as they build that championship core.