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WVU Sophomore Forward Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Jordan Thomas to leave Mountaineers with two years of eligibility remaining.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:53pm
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The West Virginia women's basketball team will see significant roster turnover this offseason, as sophomore forward Jordan Thomas has announced she will enter the NCAA transfer portal. Thomas, a highly-touted recruit, struggled with injuries and playing time during her sophomore campaign and has decided to seek a fresh start elsewhere.
Why it matters
Thomas's departure leaves the Mountaineers with only two forwards on their current roster, Carter McCray and Riley Makalusky, as the team also loses three starters to graduation. Head coach Mark Kellogg will need to work his magic in the transfer portal again to rebuild the frontcourt.
The details
Thomas appeared in every game as a freshman, averaging over 16 minutes per contest. However, that number dipped to just 11.5 minutes per game this season as the team brought in transfer Kierra Wheeler, who became one of their top rebounding and scoring options. Thomas also missed time due to injuries.
- Thomas was a highly-touted four-star prospect who committed to WVU after Kellogg's first season in Morgantown.
- Thomas announced her decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal on April 1, 2026.
The players
Jordan Thomas
A sophomore forward who has decided to leave the West Virginia women's basketball team and enter the NCAA transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.
Mark Kellogg
The head coach of the West Virginia women's basketball team, known for his success in rebuilding the roster through the transfer portal.
Kierra Wheeler
A transfer player who joined the West Virginia women's basketball team last offseason and became one of their top rebounding and scoring options.
Carter McCray
A forward currently on the West Virginia women's basketball roster.
Riley Makalusky
A forward currently on the West Virginia women's basketball roster.
What’s next
With Thomas's departure, Kellogg and the Mountaineers will need to find a replacement forward through the transfer portal to supplement the frontcourt.
The takeaway
The West Virginia women's basketball team is facing significant roster turnover this offseason, with the loss of three starters to graduation and now the transfer of sophomore forward Jordan Thomas. Head coach Mark Kellogg will need to work his magic in the transfer portal again to rebuild the team's frontcourt and maintain their recent success.
