“I didn’t know much about the program,” Rhodes said. “I had seen a few games on TV. I didn’t think personally I would be here playing.”
But Rhodes fell in love with the program’s family-like atmosphere.
“Coming from a junior college, this was the best school because when I came on a visit it was very family oriented,” noted Rhodes. “I love the environment. I love my teammates and coaches, even when we have a rough practice. It feels like a big family, especially being far away from home.”
The 6-foot-1 post found her way to West Virginia after receiving a scholarship offer in the spring of 2015.