Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball Adds Two Key Commitments in 2026 Class
Coach Megan Duffy and the Virginia Tech women’s basketball program continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail, securing commitments from two standout prospects in the class of 2026: guard Kaleo Anderson and forward Arianna Harris-Mott.
Kaleo Anderson (5-11, G, King’s Schools – Mill Creek, Washington)
The Hokies picked up their first 2026 commitment from Kaleo Anderson, a four-star prospect ranked No. 66 nationally in ESPN’s recruiting rankings. The 5-foot-11 guard made an official visit to Blacksburg earlier in the week and committed shortly afterward.
A three-time MaxPreps All-American and two-time Emerald Sound Conference MVP, Anderson made headlines during her junior season by averaging 23.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. She broke her school’s all-time records for both points and rebounds and hit a game-winning shot in the state semifinal. Although her team, the Kings fell short in the state title game, Anderson was named MVP of the tournament.
Anderson is one of the premier scorers in the nation. She plays with a fluidity that's well beyond her years, making her an attractive plug-n-play option in her first season.
Versatile and relentless, Anderson can play all three backcourt positions and is known for her high motor and rebounding ability. She projects as a strong fit in Virginia Tech’s guard-oriented offensive system.
Arianna Harris-Mott (6-4, F/C, St. Vincent Pallotti – Columbia, Maryland)
Virginia Tech secured its second commitment of the 2026 class with the announcement of Arianna Harris-Mott, a 6-foot-4 post player from Maryland. She announced her decision publicly on Sunday via social media.
Harris-Mott is a two-time first-team all-conference selection in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM), competing against elite programs like Archbishop Spalding and St. Frances Academy. She also earned honorable mention on The Washington Post’s All-Met team for the 2024–25 season.
A physical interior presence, Harris-Mott is known for her rebounding, rim protection, and soft touch around the basket. She can score through contact, knock down midrange jumpers, and handle the ball well for her size. A standout on the Boo Williams AAU circuit, she brings valuable frontcourt depth and athleticism to the Hokies’ future roster.
Harris-Mott also does an exceptional job running the floor as a post player, getting her a lot of easy baskets at the rim. But she never looks out of control, every movement is deliberate. She plays the game at her own pace (very Nikola Jokic like in that regard), but still seems to beat every else down the floor. She has also shown a knack for shot blocking without fouling, a key skill when making the jump from high school to the college game.
With commitments from both Anderson and Harris-Mott, Virginia Tech has laid a strong foundation for its 2026 class—demonstrating the program’s growing national reach and ability to attract elite talent from coast to coast.
