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Mike Carey announces Ari Gray will transfer to West Virginia from Xavier

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia head coach Mike Carey announced Monday, March 29, that graduate transfer A’riana “Ari” Gray will join the Mountaineers for the 2021-22 season. She comes to Morgantown after spending the last four seasons at Xavier.

“I am thrilled that Ari is joining our program. Her athleticism, skillset and aggressive style of play fits us perfectly. Ari can play multiple positions, and I look forward to coaching her.” Carey said.

A 6-foot forward from Cleveland, Gray played in 99 games, including 77 starts, during her four seasons with the Musketeers and has averaged 13 points or more in each of the last three years. A two-time selection to the All-Big East team, she also was named the Big East Player of the Week six times.

“I chose WVU because I knew this would be the program that would help take my game to the next level. I love the up-tempo style of play, and I know I will be pushed every day by the coaches. Because of this, my game will be elevated,” Gray said.