Rori Harmon Not Ready to Part Ways with Texas Basketball Just Yet
In the first quarter of the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team’s Sweet 16 matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats, the crowd cheered for a young fan
www.yardbarker.comRori Harmon was drafted 34th overall in the third round of the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. This marks the transition from Texas to the pros after a standout college career as one of the program’s top defenders and playmakers.[1][3]
Key points:
- 2026 WNBA Draft: No. 34 pick (third round) by Washington Mystics.[3][1]
- Texas career: All-time leader in assists and steals; known for lockdown defense and playmaking.[1][3]
- What’s next: Joining the Mystics’ roster and competing for minutes alongside other guards, with potential fit alongside Lauren Betts.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest reaction from Washington’s camp or summarize Harmon's WNBA rookie season stats once the season data are available.[1][3]