STARKVILLE — Jordan Danberry is back.
The senior guard will rejoin Mississippi State for the upcoming season after being granted an extra year of eligbility by the NCAA.
Danberry, a one-time Arkansas transfer, played just six games of her sophomore year for the Razorbacks before enrolling at MSU in January 2017. Per NCAA rules, she was forced to sit out a year and debuted Dec. 10, 2017 against Little Rock.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to play another year at Mississippi State while I work towards finishing my MBA,” Danberry said in a news release. “This team means a lot to me, and I’m honored and excited to get back on the court.”
A Conway, Arkansas native, Danberry averaged 13.1 points per game and doled out 125 assists last year. Her 1.47 assist/turnover ration also ranked eighth in the SEC.
“What she adds to this program, team and university is something really special,” coach Vic Schaefer said of Danberry. “What a blessing it is to be able to get that fourth year and be able to play on the team we currently have. This instantly impacts our program as we continue to compete for Championships.”
Danberry will help anchor a backcourt that includes three freshman and two sophomores entering 2019. Juniors Andra Hunter-Espinoza and Bre’Amber Scott should also play major minutes at the guard spots.
Ben Portnoy reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter at @bportnoy15.
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