Sophie Hart can play another year for her home-state program, if she chooses to.
Her current choice appears to be a resounding “Yes.”
Hart was granted an additional year of eligibility Tuesday by the NCAA, freeing the Farmington product up to play for the U in the 2025-26 campaign.
The center transferred to Minnesota after she played a semester and a half at North Carolina State. Hart played just five games for the Wolfpack as a sophomore prior to transferring. Hart is averaging 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds this season as the Gophers starting center.
Gophers coach Dawn Plitzuweit revealed the news to Hart on Plitzuweit’s weekly coaches show.
“I’m grateful to the NCAA for approving a waiver for an additional year of eligibility, giving me the opportunity to continue my education and athletic collegiate career,” Hart said in a release. “I want to thank the Minnesota compliance office and the numerous staff from the athletic department that made this possible. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to represent my home state of Minnesota for another year and to continue my masters program. Go Gophers!”
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