MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added a top-tier recruit to the 2025–26 class, with the signing of standout freshman Brandie Harrod.
Harrod, who hails from Oklahoma City, comes to K-State as a highly ranked four-star prospect. ESPNHoopGurlz places her at No. 59 nationally, while ProspectsNation.com ranks her at No. 38 overall. She also holds the No. 42 spot nationally and is the seventh-best player in Oklahoma, according to 247Sports.
At Putnam City North High School, Harrod delivered an impressive all-around performance, averaging 19 points, 6 assists, 9 rebounds, and 1 block per game throughout her career. In her senior year, she helped lead her team to its first-ever girls basketball state championship, contributing 13.5 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2.5 assists per game during the title run.
The 2024–25 season was a historic one for the Wildcats. They earned their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance and advanced to the Sweet 16 for just the fourth time in program history. With 28 wins, K-State recorded its second-best season ever and tied for the second-most victories over a two-year stretch with 54.
As a team, the Wildcats set new program records for total points (2,842), assists (763), and blocks (206) in a single season. They led the Big 12 in several key statistical categories, including scoring offense, scoring margin, field goal percentage, three-point shooting, field goal defense, assists per game, and assist-to-turnover ratio.
Harrod’s addition gives the Wildcats another promising talent as they look to build on last season’s success and make an even deeper tournament run in 2026.
