The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
NCAA approves medical hardship waiver for Rori Harmon
08.29.2024 | Women's Basketball
Harmon will have the option to use additional year after a season ending injury in the 2023-24 school year.
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas was notified today that the NCAA has approved a medical hardship waiver for Rori Harmon of Texas women's basketball for the 2023-24 season.
Harmon had a season ending knee injury 12 games into the 2023-24 season. Harmon will have the option to use a redshirt season in 2025-26.
Harmon, a two-time All-America honorable mention selection and 2023 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year has 925 career points and 501 career assists for Texas.
"I'm grateful to the NCAA for approving the medical hardship waiver and giving me the option to have an additional year at Texas," Harmon said. "I want to thank The University of Texas compliance office for their assistance on my behalf. The last eight months have been difficult, but I have had the best support system with my teammates, coaches and Texas administration to get me through it. My family has been instrumental and supportive throughout the entire process and I love them so much. I'm blessed to be able to play the game I love and I don't take that for granted. I'm excited to be back on the court with my teammates as we get ready for the upcoming season."
