Elizabeth Kitley could have been a first round draft pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft. But she had unfinished business at Virginia Tech.
The Hokies reached the Final Four as a No. 1 seed in 2023 but lost to eventual champion LSU. So Kitley decided to use her extra year of eligibility, granted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to make another run at a national title.
Now the fifth-year center has another chance at claiming that coveted NCAA championship with Virginia Tech. The Hokies earned a No. 4 seed in the 2024 March Madness bracket and will face No. 13 seed Marshall in the round of 64.
Kitley’s status for that game, however, is questionable. She’s still working her way back from an injury and it’s unclear whether she will be available for Friday’s first-round contest.
Here’s the latest updates regarding Kitley’s status for March Madness.
What is Elizabeth Kitley’s injury?
Kitley seems to be dealing with an undisclosed knee injury that she suffered during the ACC Tournament quarterfinal between Virginia Tech and Miami on March 8.
The star center left during the third quarter after a non-contact injury to what looked like her left knee. The Hokies won that game, but Kitley missed their semifinal loss against Notre Dame.
Virginia Tech hasn’t revealed…
