Longhorns women’s basketball has added two elite prospects to its 2026 class. On Wednesday, Texas secured a commitment from five-star recruit Brihanna Crittendon. Thursday, five-star Addison Bjorn also joined coach Vic Schaefer’s program.
Crittendon is a talented power forward is ranked as the eighth-best player in the 2026 class according to 247. Bjorn is ranked as the ninth-best player.
In her junior season, Crittendon showed that she has the potential to be a future star. While leading the Riverdale Ridge offense, she averaged 26.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. The newest Longhorn also showed off her range, shooting 33% from the three-point line. That is partly why she was one of the most highly regarded recruits in her class.
Although the Longhorns’ roster is full of talent, the Colorado native will bring a new dynamic to Vic Schaefer’s offense. She has a more perimeter-oriented game, which is not common on the Longhorns roster. The Colorado native also gives Texas an elite shooter at the power forward position, which was an area Texas needed an upgrade in.
While there are still a few holes to fill, Texas is putting together an elite group of talent. Their 2026 class also includes five-star prospect Addison Bjorn and four-star prospects Aaliah Spaight and Amalia Holguin. That group has the potential to go on a special run once they arrive on campus.
Bjorn, who received a lot of attention early on in her basketball career, can fill many roles, from slashing wing to facilitating forward to a ballhandling guard.
“I chose Texas because of the strong winning culture and it really felt like home. It is an amazing opportunity for me to compete on the biggest stages and against the best competition in the country,” Bjorn told ESPN. “My goal is to do whatever it takes to help bring a national championship to Texas.”
After making it to the Final Four last year, the future of Longhorns basketball is brighter than ever. They are currently ranked No. 4 and are the only program in the nation to land two recruits in the top 10. If they can continue to build on their recruiting success, they will be a team that not many want to face next year.
Expect them to stay busy over the next few weeks, with plenty of talent still left on the board.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas women’s basketball lands two five-stars in two days
Reporting by Jamie Gatlin, Longhorns Wire / Longhorns Wire
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