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The Longhorns are set to reshape their squad for 2026‑27, combining experienced transfers with five freshmen under Coach Vic Schaefer, aiming for a strong NCAA Tournament run.
The Longhorns will meet LSU on February 11, 2027, after a narrow loss last season, while navigating a mixed slate of road and home matchups across the conference.
Victoria Vivians, celebrated for her 126 wins and four straight NCAA Tournament runs at Mississippi State, is transitioning to a coaching role at Texas, bringing championship pedigree and WNBA experience to the Longhorns.
Victoria Vivians, a former Mississippi State All‑American and WNBA player, has been hired by Texas women’s basketball to strengthen the program’s coaching staff under Vic Schaefer.
Texas women’s basketball welcomes back Victoria Vivians, the program’s all‑time leading scorer and AP All‑American, to assist with guard development after a distinguished WNBA and coaching career.
Head coach Kelsi Musick is reshaping the Arkansas women's basketball program with a focus on defense, hiring Dionnah Jackson‑Durrett as coordinator and leveraging analytics to build a more aggressive, athletic roster.
Coach Kelsi Musick is focusing on defense, hiring Dionnah Jackson‑Durrett, and using analytics to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season.
Jayla Forbes, a top‑ranked post player, pledged to Texas, highlighting the program's culture, Coach Vic Schaefer's development plan, and the path to a national championship.
Jayla Forbes, a highly rated post player, pledged to the University of Texas, continuing a tradition of towering talents in the program.
Jayla Forbes, a 6‑foot‑7 post player from Florida, announced her commitment to the University of Texas for the 2027 cycle, joining a Longhorns roster that has historically leveraged towering big women to control the paint.
The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team received a WBCA Academic Top‑25 Special Mention for the 2025‑26 season, reflecting a 3.585 cumulative GPA and multiple player recognitions.
Sydney Carter, a former WNBA guard and 2011 Texas A&M national championship player, has been appointed assistant coach for Auburn's women's basketball program, adding a wealth of playing and coaching expertise.
Texas has secured its third consecutive Learfield Directors Cup, highlighting its dominance across sports, but the football team under Steve Sarkisian remains title‑less, facing mounting pressure in a rapidly changing landscape.
The University of Texas announced the addition of Oklahoma guard Zya Vann and Georgia Tech/Marquette forward Jada Bediako, highlighting their competitive spirit and fit within the program's high‑standard culture.
Southeastern Louisiana University announced the hiring of Brennan Dumas for the 2026‑27 season, pending board approval, highlighting his extensive coaching background and recent championship successes.
Texas women's basketball is entering a new era after two straight Final Four losses. The Longhorns have retained key veterans while welcoming a top‑ranked recruiting class that could finally deliver a national title.
UConn will host Texas in a preseason exhibition on Oct. 19, 2026, setting the stage for a demanding season that pits the Huskies against elite competition and revives a historic rivalry.
The Longhorns will host South Carolina and Tennessee, face Texas A&M in a historic home-and-home series, and travel to LSU, Kentucky and Oklahoma, while coach Vic Schaefer voices concerns over the conference's scheduling.
The Longhorns will host South Carolina and Tennessee, welcome back former transfer Zya Vann, and resume a home‑and‑home series with Texas A&M, while coach Vic Schaefer voices concerns over the toughest matchups.
Minnesota's head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has agreed to a contract through 2032, securing a $1.1 million base salary and a performance‑linked escalation that places her among the highest‑paid women's basketball coaches in the nation.
Coach Jennie Baranczyk discusses the unexpected transfer of point guard Zya Vann to Texas, highlighting statistical contributions, family connections and the broader implications for Big 12 competition.
Vic Schaefer’s Texas Longhorns finished a season marked by a 30‑plus win streak and a semifinal defeat to UCLA, only to lose three pivotal starters to the transfer portal. With only two returning starters, the program is turning to five highly touted freshmen to fill the gap, raising questions about the sustainability of Schaefer’s coaching philosophy in a rapidly shifting college basketball landscape.
Texas coach Vic Schaefer confronts the realities of the NCAA transfer portal and NIL landscape as he seeks to rebuild after a devastating loss.
Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer confronts a major rebuilding challenge after three key players left his program, yet he remains committed to his proven methods as he aims to return to the Final Four.