Skylar Jones to Leave Louisville Women's Basketball Program Louisville women's basketball will conclude its season without guard Skylar Jones, who has transferred out of the program. Head coach Jeff Walz confirmed her departure, stating it was "best for all parties." Walz emphasized that the team's rotation would remain largely unchanged, noting that players like Mackenly Randolph had already been key contributors, such as playing all 45 minutes in the ACC Tournament finals. He added that the team has sufficient depth, comparing the situation to how the men's team managed with five players, and stressed that the focus would be on utilizing the best available players unless injuries or fatigue forced substitutions. Jones, a transfer from Arizona, had been part of the program's three new additions this season. She started the season opener against Clemson on November 16 but was moved to a reserve role after Anaya Hardy took over the starting position less than a month later. Over the course of the season, Jones appeared in 34 games, averaging 8.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game off the bench. Her most impactful performance came in a 21-point outing against Colorado in November, followed by a 20-point game against Ball State on December 10. However, her production declined in recent games, with her averaging just 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds over the last five contests, playing an average of 9.2 minutes. Louisville, a three-seed in the NCAA Tournament, is set to face No. 14-seeded Vermont in the first round at noon Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. The matchup marks the program's return to the tournament after a one-year absence. The Cardinals enter the postseason with a 27-7 record, matching Vermont's win total.#ncaa_tournament #jeff_walz #skylar_jones #kfc_yum_center #louisville_womens_basketball
