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WVU Women's Hoops: Transfer Portal Fuels Championship Dream
15 Mar
Summary
- WVU women's basketball won the Big 12 Tournament championship.
- Senior guard Jordan Harrison was tournament MVP after transferring.
- Multiple key players transferred to WVU, boosting team success.
The West Virginia women's basketball team recently secured a historic Big 12 Tournament championship, defeating the TCU Horned Frogs. This victory marks their first conference title in nine years and has generated unprecedented excitement for the program.
Senior guard Jordan Harrison, the tournament's Most Valuable Player, exemplifies the team's success. A transfer student who joined WVU in April 2023, Harrison's journey highlights the effectiveness of the transfer portal in building a championship-caliber team. She also earned conference defensive player of the year honors.
Several other key players have also found success at WVU through the transfer portal. Sydney Shaw, who transferred from Auburn in 2024, has been a prolific three-point shooter, nearing the single-season record for made threes. Meme Wheeler, a transfer from Norfolk State, has recorded nine double-doubles, providing crucial presence in the paint.
Under coach Mark Kellogg, WVU has established a strong defensive identity, complemented by talent acquired via the transfer portal. The Mountaineers are now preparing for the NCAA Tournament, with hopes of hosting early-round games. Their selection show viewing was scheduled for Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN.
