West Virginia women's basketball coach Mark Kellogg recently reflected on the departure of star guard Jordan Harrison, the player who helped define the Mountaineers' recent success.
Harrison finished her collegiate career among the program’s leaders, averaging more than 13 points and five assists per game, and she earned both Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Most Outstanding Player honors in the conference tournament.
A strategic reshuffle
To address the void left by Harrison and the rest of the graduating class, Kellogg announced the addition of five guards and wings, among them transfers Kennedy Harris from George Mason and Nylah Wilson from Pitt.
Harris contributed 74 steals and hit 57 three‑pointers last season, while Wilson, a highly touted recruit, saw limited minutes at Pitt but brings a strong defensive pedigree.
Kellogg acknowledges that no single player can replicate Harrison’s production exactly, but he remains confident that the new roster can adapt and compete, noting that the success of J.J. Quinerly in the WNBA has helped open doors for smaller guards.
The coach also highlighted the program’s broader development, pointing to support from West Virginia University and its partner institutions as a foundation for future growth.