The NCAA has granted immediate eligibility to Kentucky Wildcats center Olivia Owens, making her eligible to compete for the Wildcats in the 2020-21 season, it was announced Thursday.
Owens, who was a five-star prospect coming out of high school in 2018, joined Matthew Mitchell’s program in June after transferring from Maryland.
“Olivia is a phenomenal person and outstanding basketball player. We are so happy for her that she will be able to compete this year with her teammates,” said UK head coach Matthew Mitchell in a press release. “She has worked hard since arriving on campus to be able to play this season and I know her teammates and all of us are overjoyed for her that she will get that opportunity.