Pittsburgh's women's basketball program has secured the commitment of MaKayla Elmore, a transfer forward from Clemson, adding a significant asset to their roster for the upcoming season. Elmore, who played 93 games in her collegiate career at Clemson, brings a valuable combination of height and experience, standing at 6-foot-3 and having one year of eligibility remaining.

By the Numbers
  • Elmore started 28 out of 31 games in her junior season at Clemson.
  • She averaged 4.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season.
  • Shot 37.2% from the field, 31.9% from 3-point range, and 57.1% from the foul line.
State of Play
  • Pitt's women's basketball team finished the previous season 8-24 overall and 2-16 in the ACC.
  • The team is looking to bolster their roster after several players entered the transfer portal at the end of the season.
What's Next

Pitt head coach Tory Verdi will likely focus on recruiting additional players to further strengthen the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The acquisition of MaKayla Elmore offers Pitt's women's basketball program a significant boost in size and experience, positioning them to improve on their previous season's performance and potentially excel in the upcoming season and ACC. It also underscores the ongoing roster adjustments and potential for further enhancements in the team's composition.