Local star Brittany Harshaw returns home to play for Kansas in WBIT

Harshaw, a junior guard, will suit up for the Jayhawks in the tournament semifinals at her former high school's arena.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with the players' forms abstracted into angular, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.Harshaw's homecoming to Wichita for the WBIT tournament is a celebration of her local roots and the enduring connection between college athletes and their communities.Wichita Today

Brittany Harshaw, a junior guard for the Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team, is playing in the WBIT tournament this year in her hometown of Wichita, Kansas. Harshaw, a local high school star, is excited to return to the court where she first made a name for herself and play in front of the same fans who cheered her on growing up.

Why it matters

Harshaw's homecoming is a feel-good story that highlights the connections between college athletes and their local communities. As a coach's kid who starred at the high school level, Harshaw's journey to the Division I level will inspire young basketball players in the Wichita area.

The details

Harshaw, who previously played at Creighton before transferring to Kansas, is looking forward to suiting up for the Jayhawks in the WBIT semifinals at Charles Koch Arena, the same floor where she dominated in high school. She's excited to play in front of her former high school coach, who hasn't been able to see her play in college until now.

  • Harshaw and the Jayhawks will tipoff in the WBIT semifinals on Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m.
  • Harshaw was a standout player at Andover High School in Wichita, earning honors like Female Athlete of the Year and a Gatorade Player of the Year nomination.

The players

Brittany Harshaw

A junior guard for the Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team, Harshaw is a Wichita native who starred at the high school level before playing at Creighton and now Kansas.

Andover High School

The high school in Wichita, Kansas where Harshaw played and developed a strong local following before moving on to the college ranks.

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What they’re saying

“It was kind of random, we weren't really expecting it, but when I saw Wichita, I was obviously really exciting just getting to play in my hometown. It's always cool to be back here.”

— Brittany Harshaw, KU junior guard

“He coached at Andover, so I'm used to going to practices there and went to all of the games. I just grew up around it, and he's always just been one of my biggest supporters and helped me through the good times and the bad.”

— Brittany Harshaw, KU junior guard

What’s next

Harshaw and the Jayhawks will take on BYU in the WBIT tournament semifinals on Monday afternoon at Charles Koch Arena.

The takeaway

Harshaw's homecoming is a heartwarming story that shows the lasting impact high school sports can have on a community. Her journey from local star to Division I player will inspire the next generation of young basketball players in Wichita.