WVU Women Snags Big Butler Guard Riley Makalusky

Former Butler guard Riley Makalusky has committed to WVU, she announced on social media Saturday morning.

After playing with one of the smallest backcourts in the country the last two seasons, the Mountaineers add some size with the 6-2 Maklusky.

almost heaven! #Committed pic.twitter.com/KjHXrvngWP

— Riley Makalusky (@RMakalusky) April 12, 2025

Riley Makalusky, an Indiana native, played in 64 games with 37 starts in two seasons at Butler. She averaged 8.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season.

She was a very efficient shooter as a freshman, making 36 three-pointers on 46.8% shooting, but struggled this past season. As a sophomore, Makalusky shot just 30.3% from range with 27 treys.

Makalusky scored a season-high 16 points against Georgetown in February and set a career-high of 23 points her freshman season against Roosevelt. Butler went 16-18 this season, 5-13 in the Big East.

Makalusky is the second player to transfer to WVU this Spring, joining Loghan Johnson from Texas Tech.