Texas women's basketball signs Jayda Clark from Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Texas women's basketball has signed guard Jayda Clark as part of its roster for the 2026-2027 season. Clark, 21, is coming off a standout season in the WNBL, where she averaged 17.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. She was named the Youth Player of the Year in Australia for 2026 and contributed to the Warwick Senators' NBL1 West Championship victory. Her final game in the WNBL featured a remarkable 36-point performance. Coach Vic Schaefer expressed excitement about her addition, highlighting her scoring ability across multiple levels and potential impact in the SEC.
- •Jayda Clark joins Texas from the WNBL in Australia.
- •Clark averaged 17.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists this year.
- •She was named the 2026 Youth Player of the Year in Australia.
- •Clark scored 36 points in her final WNBL game.
- •Texas seeks to bolster its roster for the upcoming season.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lady Longhorns add Australian rising star Jayda Clark
"Longhorns women's basketball bolsters it's roster with the addition of Jayda Clark. The guard was the Youth Player of the Year in Australia.
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