Springfield High School graduate Mickayla Perdue, known for her impressive college basketball career, has decided to transfer to Arizona after two successful seasons at Cleveland State. The 5-foot-7 guard, who averaged 20 points per game last season for the Vikings, has accumulated over 2,000 points throughout her college journey, which also included stints at Toledo and Glenville State. Perdue has been recognized with accolades such as Horizon League Newcomer of the Year and HL Player of the Year during her time at Cleveland State.
Perdue's decision to leave Cleveland State is part of a larger trend in women's basketball, with over 1,000 players entering the transfer portal post-season. Among them are other notable local high school graduates like Cotie McMahon heading to Mississippi and Macie Taylor still exploring options after her time at Wright State. Perdue's departure from Cleveland State, where she contributed to the team's WNIT semifinal run, marks a significant transition in her collegiate basketball career.