Texas women's basketball aims for national title amidst player transfers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Madison Booker and Texas have earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and reached the Final Four in consecutive seasons. The Longhorns face challenges as three key players, Jordan Lee, Aaliyah Crump, and Justice Carlton, transferred to other programs after last season. Texas, ranked No. 6 to start the season, opens against Fairleigh Dickinson. Coach Vic Shaefer remains optimistic as Booker leads the team, aiming for her first national championship following two tough Final Four performances.
- •Texas reaches the Final Four in consecutive seasons
- •Madison Booker enters fourth year, needs 31 points for 2,000
- •Texas opens season ranked No. 6 against Fairleigh Dickinson
- •Jordan Lee, Aaliyah Crump, Justice Carlton transfer after the season
- •Vic Shaefer emphasizes Booker's leadership role this year
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Texas and Madison Booker still chasing a national title despite transfer exodus
"Madison Booker and Texas earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year, and made it to the Final Four twice in a row after 20 years away.
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