Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Thursday that former Tech women’s basketball legend Elizabeth Kitley will have her iconic number 33 jersey retired on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Cassell Coliseum.
As announced last week, the Hokies will take on Louisville at 4 p.m. that afternoon.
"Elizabeth's impact on Virginia Tech and women's basketball transcends statistics," Babcock said in April when Kitley’s jersey retirement was announced. "Her passion, work ethic and character have left an enduring legacy that is inspiring the next generation. Retiring her jersey is a symbolic gesture of gratitude for the mark she has left on our women's basketball program and the hearts of Hokie Nation."
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Kitley, who played for five seasons, is the program's all-time leader in games started, minutes played, points scored and scoring average. She posted the most double figure scoring games in program history as well as field goals made, FG percentage, 30-point games and blocks. She holds the ACC record for rebounds (1,506) and double-doubles (76).
During the 2023-24 season, she led the Hokies to their first ACC regular-season title in program history, leading the league in scoring and rebounding en route to collecting her third consecutive ACC Player of the Year trophy. In addition, she earned first team All-ACC honors for the fourth time, All-Defensive Team accolades for the third time and was the Kay Yow Scholar Athlete of the Year for a third time.
The 6-foot-6 center was instrumental in helping the Hokies raise an ACC trophy in 2023 and advance to the program’s first ever Final Four appearance.
Off the court, she will be remembered for upholding the values of Virginia Tech and the spirit of Ut Prosim.