Ode, a former four-star recruit ranked No. 33 in the class of 2025 by ESPN, is from Maple Grove High School in Minnesota. She will enter the transfer portal with four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting this past season and not appearing in a game, primarily due to a surplus of guards on the roster.

"This past year at Michigan State has meant so much. I came in as a freshman, and through every practice, game, and moment in between, I've grown not only as a player but as a person," Ode posted on her Instagram. "Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and the Spartan fans for embracing me and making this place feel like home."

The battle for playing time doesn’t appear to get any easier next season, with six guards expected to return — a position group rich in experience, four of whom are juniors or older.

Though Ode won't have any game film to show, the guard had a multitude of offers before choosing the Spartans in her junior year of high school, and those schools might be looking to reconnect.

Woodard is also entering the portal, but experienced more of a role this past season. The sophomore played in 26 games, averaging nine minutes per contest. She finished the season averaging 3.7 points per game and, most importantly, shot 38% from three.

The forward served as a sparkplug at times off the bench — a player with the ability to get the team out of an offensive standstill with her shooting ability. Her most impressive performance came on Nov. 20 against Eastern Illinois, when she scored 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

Unlike the guard position, losing a forward hits harder. With Woodard transferring, VanSlooten and Dykstra graduating, and Alexander’s return still unconfirmed, Sotelo appears to be the only current forward slated to return. The Spartans will add Michigan Miss Basketball winner Lilly Williams, who is expected to step into the starting lineup immediately, but the team will still need forwards who can contribute off the bench.

It’s unclear if any more players from MSU’s squad will enter the transfer portal in the coming days, but one thing is certain: the coaching staff needs to start bringing in talent. With six players celebrating senior night — including Theryn Hallock, whose fifth-year return is still uncertain — two players already in the portal, and only one incoming recruit on the way, the Spartans will have plenty of work to do in the portal this offseason.