WVU Women’s Basketball Program Signs Several Top Prospects

WVU women’s basketball coach Mark Kellogg announced the addition of three student-athletes, Chance Berry, Kayli Kellogg and Zya Small, who signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.

Small and Berry are top-ranked prospects in the class, cracking the top 50 in the SportsCenter NEXT 100 rankings for the 2027 class, while Kellogg is the top-rated player in West Virginia and comes in at No. 88 in the country according to Prep Girls Hoops.

Chance Berry | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | Royal Crown Academy

A 5-foot-10 guard from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Berry joins the Mountaineers as one of the premier prospects in the Class of 2027, ranked as a four-star prospect and No. 50 in the class. Ranked among the nation’s top recruits, she has built an impressive resume through her success at DME Academy (Florida) and on the international stage with Canada Basketball U16 and U17. She is also ranked the No. 1 point guard in Canada’s class of 2027.

“Chance is an outstanding point guard who brings a combination of talent, competitiveness and leadership. She has the ability to control the tempo of the game, create for herself and her teammates, and put pressure on a defense in a variety of ways,” Kellogg said. “Chance has an innate ability to make everyone around her better while still scoring at all three levels. Defensively, Chance has the size and strength to guard multiple positions. We are excited about Chance and the opportunity for her to make an immediate impact at WVU.”

Berry is a dynamic scoring guard known for her ability to create off the dribble, play in transition and impact the game with her versatility. During her prep career, she helped lead her team to multiple championships on the Grind Session circuit. She is a two-time Grind Session Championship MVP, was named the All-Grind Session Offensive Player of the Year and adds WNPA MVP honors.

On the international level, Berry has represented Canada at both the 2023 FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship and the 2024 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup. At the U16 Americas Championship, she averaged 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, helping establish herself as one of Canada’s top young talents.

Berry also competes against elite competition through the Canadian grassroots basketball system and has gained valuable experience with Royal Crown Academic School and Canada’s youth national team pipeline. On the AAU circuit she competes for Sisters Keepers under head coach Patrick Shaw.

Berry is undecided on her major while at West Virginia University.

Chance is the daughter of Dwayne Berry and Shana Watson and has four siblings; Enzo, Justice, Jadaia and Dream.

Kayli Kellogg | Morgantown, W.Va. | Morgantown HS

 A 5-foot-7 guard from Morgantown, West Virginia, Kellogg joins the Mountaineers after establishing herself as one of the state’s top players. A two-time first-team all-state selection, she helped lead the Mohigans to back-to-back state runner-up finishes as a dynamic scorer and playmaker in her freshman and sophomore campaigns.

“Kayli is an extremely skilled guard and is one of the best shooters in the country. Her ability to stretch the floor coupled with her basketball IQ and passing skills will give us even more space on the court,” Kellogg said. “She has good defensive instincts and great court awareness to read passes. Kayli is competitive and has a passion for the game and a commitment to achieving at the highest level. She understands what West Virginia basketball is about, and we are excited about what she can bring to our Mountaineer women’s basketball program.”

Kayli is the No. 88 ranked player in the 2027 class according to Prep Girls Hoops.

As a sophomore, Kellogg averaged 21.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.8 steals per game, demonstrating her versatility on both ends of the floor while helping Morgantown High reach the Class AAAA state championship game. Her nine three-pointers in a single game during the season are a school record.

Despite missing her junior season due to injury, Kellogg is set to return to the floor for her senior season in Morgantown.

Kellogg also competes for Sports City Angels on the AAU circuit under head coach Brooks Hall.

She intends to major in Sport Management while at West Virginia University.

Kayli is the daughter of Mark and Trisha Kellogg and she has one brother, Camden.

Zya Small | Scranton, Pa. | Friends’ Central HS

 A 6-foot-1 forward from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Zya Small joins the Mountaineers as a top prospect in the Class of 2027. A four-star recruit and ranked No. 38 in the class, Small has built a national reputation through her play at Friends’ Central, where she has emerged as one of the most versatile players in the country.

“Zya is an extremely versatile and athletic player who fits perfectly into our system. She has competed and won at the highest levels in high school and AAU basketball,” Kellogg said. “She has an ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, whether it’s scoring around the basket, stepping out and making shots, attacking off the dribble, or using her length and athleticism defensively to be disruptive. We believe Zya has a big-time future at WVU and that our Mountaineer fans will love watching her play.”

Small is known for her length, athleticism and ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. A versatile forward, she can score at all three levels, defend multiple positions and use her strength around the basket to finish through contact. Her all-around skill set has made her one of the fastest-rising recruits in her class.

She was named a First Team non-PIAA All-State selection as a junior after averaging 15.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.4 steals, Small led Friends’ Central to a PAISAA championship where she scored 18 points in the title game win.

Small was also one of just 22 athletes invited to participate in the USA Basketball Women’s U18 Trials, further cementing her status as one of the nation’s top young talents. She is regarded as a premier defensive presence who protects the rim at an elevated level while providing a physical offensive presence.

Small competes on the AAU circuit for Exodus NYC under the coaching direction of Thomas Davis.

She is undecided on her major while at West Virginia University.

Zya is the daughter of Shaun and Tiffaney and has five siblings; Germain Jr., Hudson, Zaliyah, Zayani and Rosaline.

This story initially appeared as a WVU press release.   

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