Rori Harmon granted medical hardship waiver

Longhorns women’s basketball star Rori Harmon will have an extra year of eligibility after a knee injury limited her to 12 games last season. On Thursday, the NCAA approved a medical hardship waiver for Harmon. She will have the option to use a redshirt season in 2025-26.

Since making her collegiate debut, Harmon has been a human highlight reel for the Longhorns. She is a two-time All-America honorable mention selection and 2023 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. In 79 games, she has 925 career points and 501 career assists.

After missing most of the 2023-2024 campaign, Harmon is grateful for an extra year of eligibility.

“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 told Longhorns athletics. “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.”

The Longhorns will have one of their best playmakers in the lineup with Harmon back in the mix. The Texas native averaged a career-high 14.1 points and 7.8 assists per game during her junior season.

When the season begins, Harmon will be a player to keep an eye one as she provides a reminder of why she is critical to the Longhorns success.