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Texas women's basketball had added Oklahoma transfer guard Zya Vann on Friday morning, OTF has learned. “Texas is the best place for me to grow because of the elite culture and standard the coaches and players hold themselves to every day,” Vann said. “I am excited to be part of something that’s built to win at the highest level.” The junior guard from Edmond, Okla. is the first pledge for Vic Schaefer and the Texas women in the transfer portal window. “We are so excited to welcome Zya Vann to our Longhorn family,” Texas head coach Vic Schaefer said. “When looking to add someone to our program, we’re searching for the total package—and that’s exactly who Zya is. She is an elite competitor with a toughness and grit that shows up in everything she does. As a combo guard, she brings versatility, physicality, and a relentless motor that will impact us immediately. “What really stands out about Zya is who she is beyond the game. She’s about the right things—work ethic, accountability, and being a great teammate. She carries herself the right way every day, and that comes from the incredible family that raised her. We’re not just adding a great player—we’re adding a high-character young woman who fits exactly what our program is built on. We couldn’t be more excited to have her in burnt orange.” Vann averaged 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 2025. The Longhorns are looking to build out their 2026-27 roster after a handful of portal exits, including Jordan Lee (South Carolina), Aaliyah Crump (Duke), and Justice Carlton (TBD). Texas is bringing in three McDonald's All-Americans in forwards Addison Bjorn and Bri Crittendon and guard Lizzy Spaight. UT is also bringing in an ESPN five-star forward Isi Etute and four-star guard Amalia Holguin.

Very well. It'll be Texas or Georgia.

Soph tape: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24087915/68bde9696f07174de3091034

His top 3 has been set since early March. With a May 9 decision date, it's hard to envision this one going Texas' way. The Longhorns are high on Caldwell but as OTF has noted, Briceson Thrower - and now likely Monshun Sales - is the focus to add at the moment to go with Easton Royal.

Four-star TE Jaxon Dollar tells OTF he won't be visiting Texas today after all and a reschedule date is TBD. Notre Dame and Georgia are two schools trending for him, particularly the Fighting Irish.

“We are excited and fired up to welcome Isi Etute to our women’s basketball program here at The University of Texas,” Texas head coach Vic Schaefer said. “She brings so much to the table with her competitive spirit, toughness, and physicality, and she is a high-character young woman who is truly excited to be a Longhorn. She also comes from a strong, supportive family, and that foundation shows in the way she carries herself on and off the floor. We believe she will come in and make an immediate impact on our program because of the physical presence she plays with on the floor. Her skill set allows her to score from beyond the arc, in the mid-range, and on the block. She will be a great teammate and really puts the icing on the cake for this incredible freshman class. With her addition, this group has a chance to be one of the most impactful freshman classes in the history of The University of Texas.” From Etute: “I chose Texas because I see myself competing at an elite level and I want to be challenged in a highly competitive program. Most of all I have a lot of respect for Coach Vic Schaefer and his coaching style and his emphasis on defensive intensity and toughness. I truly believe he will bring out the best in me as a player.”

No. 24 on ESPN's top 100 https://www.espn.com/high-school/girls-basketball/recruiting/rankings/scnext100girls

As Gerry first reported, here's Monshun Sales on his Texas visit

Film: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19762053/692606b43b2b0f612dbc14bc

Definitely!

Honestly it's pretty cool. I haven't seen an auto of his in a Browns uniform yet.

This was my auto:

Nice, thanks for posting!

Junior highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19526476/693e140bba68bb4a24eb4c84 OVs already set: UCLA June 5-7 Cal June 11-13 Washington June 19-21

Junior tape: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19631748/68d9e74ca02fc28d2aab1d3b

McGee has an official visit to Texas set for June 19-21. Other OVs include: SMU June 5-7, TCU June 9-11, and Penn State June 12-14.