UT Women’s Basketball: West Virginia Transfer Completes 2024-25 Roster
- — The University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball roster is now complete for the 2026-27 season with the addition of West Virginia forward Riley Makalusky, the university announced Wednesday.
- Makalusky announced her decision to transfer to the Lady Vols on her social media account, posting, "What's up Rocky Top?"
- Originally from Indiana, Makalusky began her collegiate career at Butler University before transferring to West Virginia.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball roster is now complete for the 2026-27 season with the addition of West Virginia forward Riley Makalusky, the university announced Wednesday.
Makalusky announced her decision to transfer to the Lady Vols on her social media account, posting, “What’s up Rocky Top?”
Originally from Indiana, Makalusky began her collegiate career at Butler University before transferring to West Virginia. In the 2025-26 season with the Mountaineers, she averaged 4.7 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game, shooting 43% from the field.
The 6’2” forward appeared in 38 games last season, starting in one, and averaged 13.9 minutes played per game. University of Tennessee officials highlighted Makalusky’s shooting ability as a valuable asset to the Lady Vols lineup.
Makalusky joins transfers Avery Mills and Naomi White as the latest additions to the Lady Vols’ roster. The team now has a full complement of players as they prepare for the upcoming season.
This commitment concludes the roster building process for the Lady Vols, signaling a finalized team composition ahead of the 2026-27 season.