Purdue women's basketball adds 2 guards out of transfer portal, bolstering roster
Purdue women's basketball has added two guards, Aysia Proctor from North Texas and Jelena Bulajic from South Florida, via the transfer portal to strengthen its backcourt. Proctor averaged 14.1 points and earned conference honors last season, while Bulajic brings international experience from Montenegro's national team. The additions come as Purdue seeks to improve after three straight losing seasons. Head coach Katie Gearlds continues to reshape the roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- ▪Aysia Proctor transferred to Purdue after starting 21 games and averaging 14.1 points per game for North Texas.
- ▪Jelena Bulajic played 31 games as a freshman for South Florida and has experience with the Montenegro Senior National Team.
- ▪Purdue is coming off a 13-17 season and has had three consecutive losing records for the first time since the 1980s.
- ▪Athletic director Mike Bobinski acknowledged Purdue women's basketball has been underfunded in the NIL era but pledged more financial support.
- ▪Katie Gearlds is entering her sixth season as head coach, having led Purdue to the NCAA Tournament in 2023.
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