Texas' Bryanna Preston Poised to Take Over Point Guard Role Next Season

The sophomore has served as an understudy to senior Rori Harmon this year, but will be the Longhorns' floor general in 2023-24.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:35pm

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Texas point guard Bryanna Preston has come off the bench in each of her 51 games at Texas, but that is poised to change next season. With senior Rori Harmon's college career coming to an end, Preston and incoming freshman Aaliah Spaight will be the only point guards on the Longhorns' roster. Head coach Vic Schaefer has expressed full confidence in Preston taking over the starting point guard role, saying "Bry's ready. I have complete and total confidence in her. She's got the keys to the car."

Why it matters

Preston's transition to starting point guard will be crucial for the Longhorns as they look to build on their success this season and make another deep NCAA Tournament run. Her leadership and playmaking abilities will be vital to the team's success, and the coaching staff's trust in her signals an important changing of the guard for the program.

The details

As Harmon's backup this season, Preston has averaged 5.3 points and 2.4 assists per game while playing 14.9 minutes per contest. She has shown flashes of her potential, including a 10-point, 4-assist performance in Texas' NCAA Tournament opener against Missouri State. Preston has never lacked for confidence or swagger, and her teammates believe she is ready for the increased responsibilities that come with being the team's starting point guard.

  • Preston and teammate Jordan Lee arrived on Texas' campus two summers ago.
  • Preston has come off the bench in each of her 51 games at Texas so far.
  • Harmon's college career will wrap up sometime in the upcoming weeks.
  • Next season, Preston and incoming freshman Aaliah Spaight will be the only point guards on the Texas roster.

The players

Bryanna Preston

A sophomore point guard for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team who has served as an understudy to senior Rori Harmon this season, but is poised to take over the starting point guard role next year.

Jordan Lee

A sophomore on the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team who is one of Preston's closest friends on the team.

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, who has expressed full confidence in Preston taking over as the team's starting point guard next season.

Rori Harmon

The senior point guard for the Texas Longhorns whose college career will be coming to an end soon, paving the way for Preston to take over the starting role.

Aaliah Spaight

An incoming freshman who will be the only other point guard on the Texas roster next season alongside Preston.

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What they’re saying

“If she don't want to (lead), she needs to get to want to, because it's going to be on her. Coach Schaefer is not going to give anybody else that responsibility on the team other than his point guard.”

— Rori Harmon, Senior point guard

“Particularly as a friend, Bry is very distinct in that she's supportive all the time. You can't put a value on someone that's like that for you in your life. So for her to kind of take that next step, I'm like ecstatic to see it.”

— Jordan Lee, Teammate

“We are going to be in great shape there. Bry's ready. I have complete and total confidence in her. She's got the keys to the car. I don't foresee doing anything in the portal at all.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head coach

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