Junior guard Josie Gilvin has announced her commitment to Kentucky, securing Kenny Brooks’ first transfer of the 2025 cycle.
“Always will be a Kentucky Girl,” Gilvin captioned her Instagram post announcing her commitment.
The 6-foot Louisville native spent the first three years of her career at WKU. Gilvin averaged 13.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.4 APG and 2.6 SPG for the Hilltoppers last season. She shot 53.2% from the field on 9.7 attempts per game, and 41.3% from three on 3.8 attempts per game.
Gilvin’s junior campaign earned her a spot on the 2024-25 All-CUSA Second Team and CUSA All-Defensive Team,
Gilvin really turned it up in the back half of the season. In the last nine games, she averaged 18.4 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.4 APG and 2.7 SPG while shooting 57.4% from the field on 12.8 attempts per game and 46.5% from three on 4.8 attempts, including a double-double in both of WKU’s games in the Conference-USA Tournament.
Gilvin had a season-high 31 points with seven steals in the last regular-season game against the eventual Kentucky NCAA Tournament opponent, Liberty. She shot 13-19 (68.4%) from the field and 5-9(55.6%) from three in this game.
She attended high school at Sacred Heart and led the Valkyries to back-to-back State Championships in 2021 and 2022, earning All-State first-team honors in both seasons. In 2021, Gilvin recorded 27 steals in the State Tournament, setting a KHSAA record.
Gilvin was an All-State runner in both track and field and cross country in high school as well. This speed translates to the court, and it shows on both ends.
When the Hilltoppers traveled to Lexington to face Kentucky on Dec. 28, Gilvin scored 10 points, grabbed three rebounds, and recorded three steals.
Gilvin will be a valuable addition to the Wildcats, helping to fill the void in the backcourt left by the departure of Georgia Amoore and Dazia Lawrence. Her shooting and defense make for a great fit in Brooks’ system.
Gilvin will be a valuable addition to the Wildcats, helping to fill the void in the backcourt left by the departure of Georgia Amoore and Dazia Lawrence. Her shooting and defense make for a great fit in Brooks’ system.
