Texas women's basketball star Aaliyah Crump enters transfer portal

The highly touted freshman guard is leaving the Longhorns after one season in Austin.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:33am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in vibrant shades of orange, blue, and white.The departure of a highly touted recruit like Aaliyah Crump highlights the evolving landscape of college basketball, where even top prospects can quickly decide to seek opportunities elsewhere.Austin Today

Aaliyah Crump, a top-5 recruit in the Class of 2025 who played her freshman season at the University of Texas, has reportedly decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Crump, a 6-foot-1 guard from Minnesota, started the first five games of the season before a foot injury sidelined her for two months. After returning, she was used primarily off the bench, though she still managed to rank second on the team in 3-pointers made despite missing 15 games.

Why it matters

Crump was considered one of the highest-rated recruits signed by Texas head coach Vic Schaefer during his six-year tenure. Her decision to transfer after just one season is a significant loss for the Longhorns, who were hoping the talented guard would be a key piece of their future.

The details

In her limited playing time this past season, Crump averaged 7.9 points per game and had some standout performances, including a 12-point game against Texas A&M after returning from injury and a 16-point outing in a win over then-No. 5 LSU. However, her playing time was inconsistent, and she exceeded 20 minutes in just five games after her return from injury.

  • Crump entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 7, 2026, the first day of the portal's 15-day window.

The players

Aaliyah Crump

A 6-foot-1 guard and the No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2025, Crump was the highest-rated prospect signed by Texas head coach Vic Schaefer during his tenure.

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas women's basketball team, who had recruited Crump as one of his top targets.

Rori Harmon

A senior on the Texas women's basketball team, who praised Crump's potential, saying 'She's going to be a big-time player.'

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What they’re saying

“She's going to be a big-time player.”

— Rori Harmon, Texas senior

What’s next

Crump has not yet announced her plans for where she will transfer, but her departure is a significant loss for the Texas women's basketball program as they look to build on their recent success.

The takeaway

Crump's decision to enter the transfer portal after just one season at Texas is a surprising development, as the highly touted recruit was expected to be a key piece of the Longhorns' future. Her departure highlights the increasing fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape, where even top prospects can quickly decide to seek opportunities elsewhere.