LEXINGTON, Ky- Cassidy Rowe, who played for Kentucky women’s basketball for three seasons, will not play for the Wildcats again. The Virgie, Kentucky native announced the news on her Instagram account on Saturday.
Rowe will not be using her final year of college eligibility and will not be transferring from UK.
She ends her college career seeing action in over 60 games, scoring over 100 points and providing over 60 assists. Next school year, she will pursue her dream of becoming a physical therapist through UK’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.
“I wasn’t expecting this to be a goodbye post,” wrote Rowe on Instagram. “I wanted nothing more than to play my senior year in a Kentucky uniform, but I know that God has bigger and better plans for me. Sometimes “no” is God’s way of preventing us from greater heartbreak.”
Saniah Tyler and Rowe were the two holdovers from former head coach Kyra Elzy’s tenure to current head coach Kenny Brooks’ first season at Kentucky. Tyler also will not be back with the Cats next season after announcing her decision to transfer shortly after the season ended.
Rowe, who had back to back ACL injuries threaten her chances at a career with Kentucky, thanked UK fans in her post as well.
“Thank you for your unwavering support and for giving this small town girl the opportunity to live out her wildest dreams. I poured everything I have into this program and you all poured into me just the same. I will forever be grateful for that… and I will always bleed blue,” said Rowe.
