When it comes to out-of-state recruiting, the Texas women's basketball program is making waves, reeling in top-tier talent from across the nation.
Recently, three University of Texas signees were honored as Gatorade Players of the Year in their respective states: Colorado's Brihanna Crittendon, Missouri's Addison Bjorn, and Nevada's Lizzy Spaight.
Brihanna Crittendon is turning heads with her impressive stats, averaging 28.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game at Riverdale Ridge High in Thornton, Colorado. Standing tall at 6-foot-3, she’s a versatile forward who elevates her team with every play. A rival coach praised her as a three-level scorer who impacts both ends of the floor, combining skill with an infectious love for the game.
Addison Bjorn is no stranger to accolades, earning Missouri's top player honor from Gatorade for the second consecutive year. The 6-foot-2 guard from Park Hill South High in Riverside, Missouri, boasts averages of 25.7 points and 14.3 rebounds. Texas freshman guard Aaliyah Crump, who played alongside Bjorn with USA Basketball, lauds her teammate’s work ethic and versatility, predicting an immediate impact at Texas.
Lizzy Spaight, a dynamic 5-foot-7 point guard, led Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas to a state championship, contributing 19.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and four steals per game. As a sophomore, she was already named Nevada's player of the year. Texas coach Vic Schaefer is enthusiastic about her athleticism and quickness, noting her ability to orchestrate the offense and defense with precision.
Ranked by ESPN as the No. 8, No. 10, and No. 20 prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle, Crittendon, Bjorn, and Spaight are set to showcase their talents together on the West team at the McDonald's All-American game later this month. With such promising recruits, the future looks bright for Texas women's basketball.