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Texas women's basketball signs Australian guard Jayda Clark for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:42 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Texas women's basketball signs Australian guard Jayda Clark for 2026-27 season

Summary

The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team has signed Australian guard Jayda Clark, who will join the roster for the 2026-27 season. Clark, standing six feet tall, has played professionally in Australia and adds experience to a Texas team that recently lost key players to graduation and transfer. In her last WNBL game, she scored 36 points and made eight 3-pointers. With this addition, the Longhorns aim to bolster their backcourt as they prepare for the upcoming season. Texas coach Vic Schaefer expressed excitement about Clark's potential impact on the team.

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By the Numbers

•Jayda Clark will be eligible for the 2026-27 season.
•Clark scored 36 points in her last WNBL game.
•Texas lost Rori Harmon, Jordan Lee, and Aaliyah Crump to graduation and transfer.
•Texas aims to strengthen its roster with Clark's experience.
•Clark joins a diverse team with players from multiple countries.

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11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Texas women's basketball: Longhorns add Australian guard Jayda Clark to roster

What they're saying

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On Wednesday, Texas announced its signing of Australian guard Jayda Clark. The six-foot Clark will be eligible to compete with the Longhorns during the 2026-27 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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