OTF Premium Longhorn women's basketball lands Oklahoma guard Zya Vann

[Hank South]

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. 

[hookem1]

Older sister Skylar played at OU and was Big 12 Co-POY with Booker in 2024. Father Bryatt played at OU under Billy Tubbs in 1992-93.

 

[Hank South]

Just now, hookem1 said:

Older sister Skylar played at OU and was Big 12 Co-POY with Booker in 2024. Father Bryatt played at OU under Billy Tubbs in 1992-93.

 

House divided now... 

[texcoyote15]

17 minutes ago, hookem1 said:

Older sister Skylar played at OU and was Big 12 Co-POY with Booker in 2024. Father Bryatt played at OU under Billy Tubbs in 1992-93.

 

All that and from Edmond Oklahoma and she transfers to Texas  😃😃.  Times they have changed for sure. 

[Califashorn75]

Welcome to the Forty Acres!

[Hank South]

Added comments from Schaefer and Vann. 

[Sarah O]