A team that has been lacking depth all season could get some help soon.

Ashley Michaels, senior middle blocker for the KU volleyball team, may join the women’s basketball team for the remainder of this season.

Beau White, sports information director, said Michaels was with the team on a trial basis to determine if she wanted to become a member for the rest of the season. The trial period will last until Michaels and KU women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson are both happy with the arrangements, White said.

Michaels attended the Missouri game on Saturday as a special guest of Henrickson. She was also at the team’s game last night in Boulder, Colo.

Michaels is 6-foot-2 and would add much-needed height to the Jayhawk team. The tallest player is junior forward Crystal Kemp, who also stands at 6-foot-2.

Michaels played basketball in high school at Wathena High School and would help to spell three starters who average more than 33 minutes a game.

Michaels led the volleyball team in blocks this season. The team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.